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Pinpoint Test A: Transmission Control Solenoids

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NOTE: If the scan tool is unable to access the transmission PIDs, REFER to the INTRODUCTION .
NOTE: Read and record all DTCs.
  1. A1 CHECK THE SOLENOID POWER CIRCUITS FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission C1623.
    • Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage from the transmission vehicle harness C1623-1 circuit CET25 (BU/GN) and C1623-2 circuit CET25 (BU/GN) harness side to ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage From Transmission Vehicle Harness C1623-1 And Ground Connector End View
      G07482730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A4.
    • No:  GO to  A2.
  2. A2 CHECK THE SOLENOID POWER CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: PCM C175T.
    • Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Measure the resistance from the PCM C175T-50 to transmission vehicle harness C1623-1 and C1623-2 circuit CET25 (BU/GN).
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance From Transmission Vehicle Harness C1623-1 And C1623-2 Connector End View
      G07482731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A3.
    • No:  REPAIR transmission vehicle harness circuit which measured greater than 5 ohms. CLEAR the DTC's. TEST the system for normal operation. If DTC P0657 or DTC P2669 returns, REPLACE the PCM.
  3. A3 CHECK THE SOLENOID POWER CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance from the PCM C175T-50, circuit CET25 (BU/GN) of the transmission vehicle harness to ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance From PCM C175T-50 Of Transmission Vehicle Harness To Ground Connector End View
      G07482732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A4.
    • No:  REPAIR transmission vehicle harness circuit CET25 (BU/GN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTC's. TEST the system for normal operation. If DTC P0657 or DTC P2669 returns, REPLACE the PCM.
  4. A4 CHECK THE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: PCM C175T.
    • Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Measure the resistance of the solenoid circuit between the PCM C175T and transmission vehicle harness C1623 using the following chart.
      RESISTANEC REFERENCE CHART

      Transmission Control Circuit PCM
      C1623-3 Shift Solenoid A (SSA) CET05 (BU/GN) C175T-43
      C1623-4 Shift Solenoid B (SSB) CET06 (GN/BN) C175T-44
      C1623-5 Shift Solenoid C (SSC) CET07 (GY/OG) C175T-45
      C1623-6 Shift Solenoid D (SSD) CET08 (BN/WH) C175T-10
      C1623-7 Shift Solenoid E (SSE) CET09 (YE/VT) C175T-34
      C1623-8 Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA) CET49 (BN) C175T-46
      C1623-9 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) CET50 (WH/OG) C175T-42
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A5.
    • No:  REPAIR the transmission vehicle harness circuit which measured greater than 5 ohms. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. A5 CHECK THE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the PCM C175T, harness side and ground using the following chart.
      RESISTANEC REFERENCE CHART

      PCM Control Circuit Ground
      C175T-43 SSA  CET05 (BU/GN) Ground
      C175T-44 SSB  CET06 (GN/BN) Ground
      C175T-45 SSC  CET07 (GY/OG) Ground
      C175T-10 SSD  CET08 (BN/WH) Ground
      C175T-34 SSE  CET09 (YE/VT) Ground
      C175T-46 PCA  CET49 (BN) Ground
      C175T-42 TCC  CET50 (WH/OG) Ground
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A6.
    • No:  REPAIR the transmission vehicle harness circuit shorted to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. A6 CHECK THE SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO POWER 
    • Connect: PCM C175T.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure for voltage between the transmission vehicle harness C1623, harness side and ground using the following chart.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Transmission Control Circuit Ground
      C1623-3 SSA  CET05 (BU/GN) Ground
      C1623-4 SSB  CET06 (GN/BN) Ground
      C1623-5 SSC  CET07 (GY/OG) Ground
      C1623-6 SSD  CET08 (BN/WH) Ground
      C1623-7 SSE  CET09 (YE/VT) Ground
      C1623-8 PCA  CET49 (BN) Ground
      C1623-9 TCC  CET50 (WH/OG) Ground
    • Is the voltage greater than 3 volts? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR the transmission vehicle harness circuit shorted to power. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  GO to  A7.
  7. A7 CHECK TRANSMISSION INTERNAL HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the transmission vehicle harness C1623, component side and ground using the following chart.
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Transmission Solenoid Ground
      C1623-1 Solenoid power 2 Ground
      C1623-2 Solenoid power 1 Ground
      C1623-3 SSA  Ground
      C1623-4 SSB  Ground
      C1623-5 SSC  Ground
      C1623-6 SSD  Ground
      C1623-7 SSE  Ground
      C1623-8 PCA  Ground
      C1623-9 TCC  Ground
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A8.
    • No:  REPLACE the transmission internal harness. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. A8 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION INTERNAL HARNESS/COMPONENT RESISTANCE FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the transmission vehicle harness C1623, component side power circuit terminal and control circuit terminal using the following chart.
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      Transmission Solenoid Transmission
      C1623-2 SSA  C1623-3
      C1623-2 SSC  C1623-5
      C1623-2 SSE  C1623-7
      C1623-1 PCA  C1623-8
      C1623-1 TCC  C1623-9
      C1623-1 SSB  C1623-4
      C1623-1 SSD  C1623-6
    • Is the resistance measurement between 4.8 and 5.4 ohms? 
    • Yes:  REPLACE the PCM. PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the solenoid strategy download procedure. REFER to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  INSPECT the transmission internal harness for an open. If an open circuit is not found, REPLACE the faulty component. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.