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Pinpoint Test E: Transaxle Solenoid Pressure Control Circuit

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NOTE: Refer to the Transaxle Vehicle Harness Connector illustration TRANSAXLE CONNECTOR LAYOUTS .
  1. E1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE TRANSAXLE VEHICLE HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    • Disconnect: Transaxle Vehicle Harness C168a.
    • Use a mirror to inspect both ends of the connector for damage or pushed-out pins, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between the transaxle vehicle harness C168a-5, circuit CET25 (BU/GN) and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Transaxle Vehicle Harness C168a-5 And Ground
      G06278274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new transaxle pressure control solenoid. REFER to SOLENOIDS . RECONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to E2  .
  2. E2 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOID PRESSURE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: PCM Transaxle Harness C175T.
    • Measure the resistance between the PCM transaxle C175T-50, circuit CET25 (BU/GN) and transaxle vehicle harness C168-5, circuit CET25 (BU/GN).
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between PCM Transaxle C175T-50 And Transaxle Vehicle Harness C168-5
      G06278275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to E3  .
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CET25 (BU/GN) for an open. RECONNECT all components. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. E3 CHECK THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOID POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the transaxle vehicle harness C168a-5, circuit CET25 (BU/GN) and ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Transaxle Vehicle Harness C168A-5 And Ground
      G06278276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?