Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalent scan tool |
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| 73111 Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent |
Any time an electrical connector or solenoid body is disconnected, inspect the connector for pin condition, corrosion and contamination. Also inspect the connector seal for damage. Clean, repair or install a new connector as required.
Prior to carrying out the pinpoint tests, check the following:
- Transmission fluid level.
- Transmission fluid condition (burned, metal particles or discolored).
- Engine cooling system.
- Other non-related transmission DTCs.