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Pinpoint Test A: Shift Solenoids

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NOTE: Refer to the Transaxle Vehicle Harness Connector illustrations within the TRANSAXLE CONNECTOR LAYOUTS  procedure.
  1. A1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 
    • Check to make sure the transaxle harness connector is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in the connector and in good condition before proceeding.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Retrieve DTCs.
    • Are there any transmission DTC faults present? 
    • Yes:  For Shift Solenoid A (SSA) and Shift Solenoid B (SSB), GO to  A2. For the Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Shift Solenoid F (SSF) and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC), GO to  A4.
    • No:  CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD TEST to verify if concern is still present. Concern could be intermittent. If concern is still present or reappears, GO to the appropriate pinpoint test steps: For shift solenoids SSA  and SSB  , GO to  A2. For shift solenoids PCA  , SSC  , SSD  , SSE  , SSF  and TCC  , GO to  A4.
  2. A2 CHECK RESISTANCE OF THE ON/OFF SOLENOID CIRCUIT 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
    • Measure the resistance at the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector between pin 2 and ground for SSB  .
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance At Transaxle Bulkhead Electrical Connector Between Pin 2 & Ground For SSB
      G06263899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance at the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector between pin 5 and ground for SSA  .
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance At Transaxle Bulkhead Electrical Connector Between Pin 5 & Ground For SSA
      G06263900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance between 11-15 ohms? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new Transmission Control Module (TCM) and REFLASH to the latest level calibration. CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD TEST to verify concern is not present. Concern could be intermittent. If concern is still present or reappears, GO to  A3.
    • No:  GO to  A3.
  3. A3 CHECK RESISTANCE OF THE ON/OFF SOLENOIDS 
    • Remove the transaxle side cover.
    • Remove the wiring connector from the affected solenoid (SSA  or SSB  ).
    • Measure the resistance between solenoid pin 1 and ground of the affected solenoid.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Solenoid Pin 1 & Ground Of Affected Solenoid
      G06263901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the solenoid resistance between 11-15 ohms? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new internal wire harness or REPAIR affected circuit.
    • No:  INSTALL a new main control.
  4. A4 CHECK LINEAR SOLENOID SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Remove the TCM  .
    • Measure the resistance between the transaxle bulkhead electrical connector pin and ground using the following table below:
      TRANSAXLE BULKHEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REFERENCE TABLE

      Pin Number Circuit Function
      1 Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA) ground
      3 PCA  signal
      4 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) ground
      9 TCC  signal
      10 Shift Solenoid C (SSC) ground
      11 SSC  signal
      14 Shift Solenoid E (SSE) signal
      16 Shift Solenoid F (SSF) ground
      17 Shift Solenoid D (SSD) signal
      18 SSD  ground
      21 SSF  signal
      22 SSE  ground
    • Is each resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A5.
    • No:  GO to  A6.
  5. A5 CHECK RESISTANCE OF THE LINEAR SOLENOID(S) 
    • Inspect both sides of the TCM  for damaged or pushed-out pins, corrosion or damaged seals.
    • For the TCC  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 4 and pin 9 at the transaxle.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Both Sides Of Transmission Control Module
      G06263902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • For the PCA  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 3 and pin 1 at the transaxle.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 3 & Pin 1 At Transaxle
      G06263903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • For the SSF  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 21 and pin 16 at the transaxle.
      Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 21 & Pin 16 At Transaxle
      G06263904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • For the SSC  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 11 and pin 10 at the transaxle.
      Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 11 & Pin 10 At Transaxle
      G06263905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • For the SSD  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 17 and pin 18 at the transaxle.
      Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 17 & Pin 18 At Transaxle
      G06263906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • For the SSE  solenoid, measure the resistance between pin 14 and pin 22 at the transaxle.
      Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 14 & Pin 22 At Transaxle
      G06263907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance between 5.0 - 5.6 ohms? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new TCM  and REFLASH to the latest level calibration. CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD TEST to verify concern is not present. Concern could be intermittent. If concern is still present or reappears, GO to  A6.
    • No:  GO to  A6.
  6. A6 CHECK CONTINUITY OF THE INTERNAL HARNESS 
    • Remove the transaxle side cover.
    • Remove the wiring connector from the affected solenoid(s) (PCA  , SSC  , SSD  , SSE  , SSF  and TCC  ).
    • Measure the resistance between the bulkhead connector and the affected solenoid electrical connector.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new main control.
    • No:  INSTALL a new internal wire harness or repair affected circuit.
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