Correcting Lincoln Navigator inoperative wireless charger
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging, including iPhone 12 and 13.
To prevent the battery saver mode from activating, make sure that the negative cable of the 12V battery charger is installed to a chassis or engine ground, and not to the battery negative terminal.
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging, including iPhone 12 and 13.
This may be due to limited compatibility with the wireless accessory charging module (WACM). To correct the condition, reprogram the WACM with the latest software level of the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS).
To prevent the battery saver mode from activating, make sure that the negative cable of the 12V battery charger is installed to a chassis or engine ground, and not to the battery negative terminal. Do not have the vehicle plugged into the high-voltage battery charger during programming.
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