Neal Looker Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not sure if I posted this in the right area. Started having some unusual things happen to my 08 mkz. 1.a TPMS sensor fault. Went away after I restarted car. 2. Got a message on information panel the "Calibration complete" while I was driving it. I didn't hit any buttons that I know off. 3. after re-fueling, the engine wouldn't start. Kept getting loud clicking noise when I tried to crank it. After sitting about an hour it started fine without a jump. 4. the next day after 3, the Traction control, abs and brake light came on as well as a "Check brake system" message on information panel and the airbag light then came on. The car is getting hooked up to a computer tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone else had this similar issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 These types of things crop up in these cars when the battery is failing. How old is yours? R2D2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Boltz Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've seen the calibration info screen a time or two, but that's all. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthtigger Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 sorry it took long to get back to you. The problem was the battery. Replaced the battery (expensive). After starting and driving the car 5 times after getting new battery the "check brake system" reset itself. The air bag light went out immediately. The car starts up quick. R2D2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Glad it was so simple. These cars really do weird things when the battery is weak. Thanks for reporting back. It's helpful information for fellow members. R2D2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno4952 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I know this is really late to comment on this but I was having some issues, air bag light, miles to empty (loved that .. went from 297 miles till empty to 463 MTE). Battery was only holding 9 volts.. changed it and all issues went away. Wouldn't have thought it was battery but I read your post.. thanks :thumbsup: :hat_tip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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