Shift Solenoid Pre-Diagnosis: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Anytime an electrical connector or solenoid body is disconnected, inspect the connector for terminal condition, corrosion and contamination. Also inspect the connector seal for damage. Clean, repair or install new as necessary.
Use the following shift solenoid operation information when carrying out Pinpoint Test A.
SOLENOID OPERATION CHART
| Gearshift Selector Position | PCM Commanded Gear | 5R55S Solenoid States | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSA | SSB | SSC | SSD | PCA | PCB | PCC | ||
| P/N | P/N | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | L | H/L | L |
| R | R | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | L/H | L | H |
| D | 1 | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | H | H/L | L |
| 2 | ON | OFF | ON | ON | L/H | H | L | |
| 3 | ON | ON | OFF | ON | H | L/H | L | |
| 4 | OFF | OFF | OFF | ON | H | H/L | H | |
| 5 | OFF | OFF | ON | ON | H | H | H | |
| D Cancelled | 1 | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | H | H/L | L |
| 2 | ON | OFF | ON | ON | L/H | H | L | |
| 3 | ON | ON | OFF | ON | H | L/H | L | |
| 4 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | L/H | H | H | |
| Manual 3 | 3 | ON | ON | OFF | OFF | H | L | H/L |
| Manual 2 | 2 | ON | OFF | ON | OFF | H | L | H/L |
| Manual 1 | 1 | ON | OFF | OFF | OFF | H | L | H/L |
| H = HIGH L = LOW H/L = PCM controlled Manual = if equipped |
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