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Pinpoint Test E: Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

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  1. E1 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT THE TRANSAXLE CONNECTOR 
    CAUTION: Do not pry on the connector. This will damage the connector and may result in a transaxle concern. Press button and pull up on the transaxle vehicle harness connector.
    • Disconnect: Transaxle Connector C199
    • Inspect the transaxle vehicle harness connector for damage. Make sure the pins are fully engaged and in good condition before proceeding.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage at transaxle vehicle harness C199-9, circuit CBB24 (VT/GN).
      • Fig 1: Measuring Voltage
      G00571349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E4.
    2. NO  : Go to  E2.
  2. E2 CHECK BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) FUSE 24 (10A) 
    • Check fuse: Battery Control Module (BCM) Fuse 24 (10A)
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit CBB24 (VT/GN) or circuit CBB28 (GY/VT) for a short to ground. CONNECT all electrical connectors. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. E3 CHECK THE SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: BCM Fuse 24 (10A)
    • Measure the resistance between the output side of BCM fuse 24 (10A) or circuit CBB28 (GY/VT) and transaxle vehicle harness C199-9, circuit CBB24 (VT/GN).
      • Fig 2: Measuring Resistance
      G00571350Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Circuit CBB24 (VT/GN) or circuit CBB28 (GY/VT) has an intermittent open circuit. REPEAT this test step while wiggling the wiring harness. INSPECT the vehicle wiring harness for damage and repair as necessary.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit CBB24 (VT/GN) or circuit CBB28 (GY/VT) for an open. CONNECT all electrical connectors. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. E4 CHECK SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER AND GROUND 
    • Disconnect: PCM Connector C175T
    • Inspect the PCM connector for damage. Make sure the pins are fully engaged and in good condition before proceeding.
    • Measure the resistance between PCM C175T-11, circuit CET05 (BU/GN) and ground and transaxle vehicle harness C199-9, circuit CBB24 (VT/GN).
      • Fig 3: Measuring Resistance
      G00571351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is each resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E5.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit CET05 (BU/GN) for a short. CONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. E5 CHECK THE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between PCM C175T-11, circuit CET05 (BU/GN) and transaxle connector C199-10, circuit CET05 (BU/GN).
      • Fig 4: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0024731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E6.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit CET05 (BU/GN) for an open. CONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. E6 CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE SOLENOID FIELD CIRCUIT 
    • Measure the resistance between transaxle connector pin 9, and pin 10, component side.
      • Fig 5: Measuring Resistance
      G00571352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance between 3.75 and 5.92 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.3L article or ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article. RECONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation. If symptoms are still present, REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom .
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new main control assembly. REFER toMain Control Valve Body . CONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
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