sam kahill

when my embedded modem was frozen I did the Master reset but made no difference, but the battery disconnect woke up the modem and started responding, but no update to Location, the App was showing an address that was 2 weeks old, then it changed to Unable to locate. Ps: I too could not upload the .XML file, it said there was a problem with the upload.

Hello and thank you for your insight on this and several priors, eventually I updated successfully, but still have a small problem with the lincoln way. It all started when I no longer could talk or perform any of the functions with the app.(no reply from vehicle as per Concierge) long story short I restored those functions by disconnecting the 12v battery for 20 min. all the functions but one, vehicle location still does not work..."Unable to locate". I was hoping the software update would solve that, clearly my commands are reaching the vehicle !!! right ? could it be the server is blocking this function, but it did work. I will wait till Monday and call them again. All good now after app reinstall on my phone.

Hi all, I prepared a usb with the update files for my 2015 MKZ H, with Sync Lincoln touch. I am kinda nervous about doing the update in case something goes wrong and end up BRICKing the unit. What are the risks here in case of incorrect or corrupted files on the usb, would the update just fail and remain working on the current software or what? thank you in advance.

thank you, this worked on 2015 MKZ H, did (dry run)activate and deactivate worked ok, but at the end of the deactivate it said something about " parking brake.limited function service required." however the parking brake holds ok, so what does this message mean ? thank you in advance.

I installed my solar panel under the rear windshield, if you have a Hybrid it makes all the sense to install there since the 12V battery is in the trunk. my panel seems to be making a difference, as the car sat unused for 4 days and still did not die as it has done before,, the voltage dropped to 11.87V but still enough to start it. eventually will have to replace the battery, it is probably the original (2015 MKZ \hybrid.

it is a Ford battery, didn't take it out to see the date stamp, even it looks very clean it can still be the original.(just bought the car) What surprises me is the low capacity of 390 CCA. I am guessing this battery does not run any heavy loads.

(2015 MKZ Hybrid) Suffered a completely dead 12V battery this week, after the car hasn't been driven for 4 days, anyway I managed to boost it under the hood as I could not get into the trunk. the past couple of days I've been running it for 5 minutes on remote start. Today I installed a solar panel (2,5 W or 5 W), placed the panel by the rear windshield near the speakers. it was an easy direct hook up to the 12v Battery in the trunk. Hopefully this will keep the battery topped up.

I may have been off on at least 2 items. 1)orientation of the keys in the slot, need to put buttons-side down. 2)Overall time limit of 30 seconds exceeded. Neither one is mentioned in the instructions, so once I corrected these 2 items the code appeared in correct order (not backwards) Thank you again, that probably saved me $100+ at the dealer, although this feature is kind of redundant, but may come in handy.

Right you are, it worked the first time...thank you

Anyone managed to pull the door code using the instructions on pages 72,73. user's manual I followed the instruction on those pages without luck. [Displaying the Factory Set Code Note: You will need to have two programmed intelligent access keys for this procedure. To display the factory-set code in the information display: 1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder. Place the first programmed key in the backup slot (B) at the bottom of the cupholder. 2. Press the START/STOP button once and wait a few seconds. 3. Press the START/STOP button again and remove the key. 4. Insert the second programmed key into the backup slot, then press the START/STOP button. The factory-set code will appear in the information display for a few seconds. Note: The code may not display until after any other warning messages first display] Thank you in advance, I am trying to avoid a trip to the dealer.

hi bbf2530, I ended up getting the 16", as the seller used them on MKZH 2014, they are Michelin Xice Xi3, they even have the pressure sensors, and the price was great as well, the tread ? well 3 seasons at least left on them. So I figure they should fit with no problem, since they were used on 2014, I have 2015. I also noticed there is at least 4" of clearance with the 19", currently, so there should be at least 2.5" of clearance left with the 16". the only downside to the 16" is I lose 1.9% on my mileage. (about 8 miles per tank full) Cheers.

Hi All..I am shopping for a used set of snows, for my 2015 MKZH/found one 215/60/16 my summer's are 245/40/19, I know the overall is within 2%, but wondering about the clearance around the rotors/ from the 16" rim. what's everyone with snows using? Owner's manual is of no help on this topic. Thank you

Hi again, based on the criteria you listed, my car is NOT a Black Label, no suede headliner, just a synthetic perforated in white, and no wood, silver trim instead, the dash is leather and the doors are part leather the top 6 inches.No badges either.

I experimented with solar panel, and found that the sunroof , since it is tinted does not pass on sufficient amount of the sunlight to the panel, the windshield was best place to capture most of the sun light.( I know panel on and panel off..not too convenient but helps an idle battery stay strong) the average LED bulb consumes about 20Ma, I am sure the car electronics use a lot more, but being a Hybrid, I dunno (yet) if High voltage battery shares with the load.I have a clip-on ammeter, I will try to measure the draw on the 12v Battery and report back. cheers.

I should've specified that the audible on the Mazda ONLY sounds when you activate your signal while a vehicle is in the blind spot. Me too loving my 2.0H, still discovering all the features, I am wondering if it is a Black Label, is it possible, does anyone know how to tell.