Stereo not working display just flashes?

2010 LINCOLN MKZ
174,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEICHIN
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My stereo all of a sudden is not working there's sound & when turned on the display just flashes every couple seconds & the only button that is responsive is the clock button
Nov 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Hmm, bummer, 9 times out of 10 it will be the head unit itself. We can try doing a CAN scan to see if any cods are stored which can help confirm the issue.

CAN SCAN - https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is how to change the radio out and I will email you the images as well if they don't show up here.

It is not necessary to remove the Audio Front Control Module (ACM) to retrieve the part number. For additional information, refer to Audio Control Module (ACM) Self Diagnostic Mode

Module configuration is required when a new ACM is being installed.

Upload the ACM configuration information to the scan tool. For additional information, refer to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in Section 418 01.
Remove the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) .
Remove the 8 screws and the ACM .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Download the ACM configuration information from the scan tool.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Nov 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM