Pinpoint Test G: Solenoid Mechanical Failure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Repair all other DTCs before repairing the following DTCs: P1714, P1715, P1740.
- G1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Carry out Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) Test.
- Are only DTCs P1714, P1715 and P1740 present?
- YES : INSTALL a new solenoid and/or body. REFER to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts in this article for code description. Go to G2 .
- NO : REPAIR the other DTCs first. CLEAR DTCs and CARRY OUT Transmission Drive Cycle Test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- G2 TRANSMISSION DRIVE CYCLE TEST
- Carry out Transmission Drive Cycle Test.
- Retrieve DTCs.
- Does the vehicle upshift and downshift OK?
- YES : Go to G3.
- NO : REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom in this article to diagnose shift concerns.
- G3 RETRIEVE DTCS
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Carry out KOEO Test until continuous DTCs have been displayed.
- Are DTCs P1714, P1715 and P1740 still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article. ROAD TEST and REPEAT Quick Test.
- NO : Testing completed. If a concern still exists, REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom .