PINPOINT TEST A: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL TEST

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: When directed to drive the vehicle as part of this test, drive the vehicle on a hard surface in an area without traffic to prevent a crash. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Carry out a thorough inspection and verification as outlined before carrying out this pinpoint test.

A1 CHECK FOR WRENCH LIGHT PROVE-OUT
- Turn the ignition to the ON position and observe the wrench light.
- Does the wrench light illuminate for 3 seconds and then turn OFF?
- Yes : GO to A2.
- No : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER & WARNING CHIMES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article for further diagnosis of the Instrument Cluster (IC).
A2 CHECK FOR ATC SOLENOID (PART OF REAR AXLE) LOCK
- Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns while applying the accelerator pedal.
- Is driveline wind-up present in turns?
- Yes : With the ignition switch in ON position, allow the Active Torque Coupling (ATC) solenoid to cool down for at least 10 minutes and repeat the test. CHECK for windup again. If no wind-up is found, GO to A3. If still present, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
- No : GO to A3.
A3 CHECK FOR VALID ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION MONITORING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (AP) PID
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - 4X4 Control Module.
- Monitor the AP PID while pressing the accelerator pedal.
- Does the accelerator pedal position match the AP PID percent value?
- Yes : GO to A4.
- No : REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS article or INTRODUCTION -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article to diagnose the accelerator pedal position sensor concern.
A4 CHECK 4X4 CONTROL MODULE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PIDs
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - 4X4 Control Module.
- While driving the vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph), monitor the following wheel speed sensor PIDs:
  - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (LF_WSPD)
  - Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (LR_WSPD)
  - Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor (RF_WSPD)
  - Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (RR_WSPD)
- Are all 4 wheel speeds within 2 km/h (1.2 mph) of each other?
- Yes : GO to A5.
- No : GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
A5 CHECK VEHICLE ACCELERATION IN A STRAIGHT LINE
- Carry out 3 accelerations from 0-48 km/h (0-30 mph) in a straight line (one each with low, medium and full accelerator pedal application).
- Does the vehicle pulsate or shudder while accelerating?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
- No : GO to A6.
A6 CHECK VEHICLE TURNING ABILITY
- Drive the vehicle in a fully locked turn, on dry pavement, at 8 km/h (5 mph).
- Does the vehicle bind in the turn or resist turning?
- Yes : GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
- No : GO to A7.
A7 CHECK FOR TORQUE AT REAR WHEELS USING PWM OUTPUT CONTROL COMMAND #1 (CLCH_SOL) ACTIVE COMMAND
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - 4X4 Control Module.
- Using the scan tool, command CLCH_SOL to energize the ATC solenoid to a constant 100% applied.
- Drive the vehicle in a fully locked turn, on dry pavement, at 8 km/h (5 mph).
- Does the vehicle bind in the turn or resist turning?
- Yes : END the active command. The concern cannot be duplicated at this time. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.
- No : END the active command. CHECK that the driveshaft rotates when the transaxle is in gear. If yes, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . If no, CHECK the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). REFER to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) -- FUSION & MILAN article.