Pinpoint Test D: Damper Solenoid Electrical Fault DTCS

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D1 CHECK THE VDM DTCS
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - VDM.
- Is DTC C110C:11, C110D:11, C110E:11 or C110F:11 present?
- Yes : GO to D2.
- No : If DTC C110C:12, C110D:12, C110E:12 or C110F:12 is present, GO to D3.
  If DTC C110C:13, C110D:13, C110E:13 or C110F:13 is present, GO to D4.
  
  For all other VDM DTCs, REFER to the VDM DTC Chart .

D2 CHECK THE DAMPER SOLENOID CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: VDM C4396A.
Disconnect: VDM C4396B.
Disconnect: Suspect Hydraulic Solenoid Valve.

Measure the resistance between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1668-1	CCD03 (WH/BU)	-	Ground
C1668-2	RCD03 (VT/BN)	-	Ground
RF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1669-1	CCD04 (GY/YE)	-	Ground
C1669-2	RCD04 (BU/OG)	-	Ground
LR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3655-1	CCD05 (GN/BU)	-	Ground
C3655-2	RCD05 (YE/BU)	-	Ground
RR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3656-1	CCD06 (VT/GY)	-	Ground
C3656-2	RCD06 (BN/BU)	-	Ground

Fig 1: Identifying VDM C4396A Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Are the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes : GO to D5.
No : REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

D3 CHECK THE DAMPER SOLENOID CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: VDM C4396A.
Disconnect: VDM C4396B.
Disconnect: Suspect Hydraulic Solenoid Valve.
Ignition ON.

Measure the voltage between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1668-1	CCD03 (WH/BU)	-	Ground
C1668-2	RCD03 (VT/BN)	-	Ground
RF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1669-1	CCD04 (GY/YE)	-	Ground
C1669-2	RCD04 (BU/OG)	-	Ground
LR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3655-1	CCD05 (GN/BU)	-	Ground
C3655-2	RCD05 (YE/BU)	-	Ground
RR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3656-1	CCD06 (VT/GY)	-	Ground
C3656-2	RCD06 (BN/BU)	-	Ground

Fig 2: Identifying VDM C4396A Switch Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Is any voltage present?

Yes : REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
No : GO to D5.

D4 CHECK THE DAMPER SOLENOID CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.
Disconnect: VDM C4396A.
Disconnect: VDM C4396B.
Disconnect: Suspect Hydraulic Solenoid Valve.

For the front hydraulic solenoid valves, measure the resistance between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1668-1	CCD03 (WH/BU)	C4396B-6	CCD03 (WH/BU
C1668-2	RCD03 (VT/BN)	C4396B-1	RCD03 (VT/BN)
RF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1669-1	CCD04 (GY/YE)	C4396B-4	CCD04 (GY/YE)
C1669-2	RCD04 (BU/OG)	C4396B-5	RCD04 (BU/OG)

Fig 3: Checking Damper Solenoid Circuits For Open

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

For the rear hydraulic solenoid valves, measure the resistance between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3655-1	CCD05 (GN/BU)	C4396A-1	CCD05 (GN/BU)
C3655-2	RCD05 (YE/BU)	C4396A-2	RCD05 (YE/BU)
RR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3656-1	CCD06 (VT/GY)	C4396A-5	CCD06 (VT/GY)
C3656-2	RCD06 (BN/BU)	C4396A-4	RCD06 (BN/BU)

Fig 4: Checking Damper Solenoid Circuits For Open

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes : GO to D5.
No : REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

D5 CHECK THE DAMPER SOLENOID CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

Ignition OFF.

Measure the resistance between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1668-1	CCD03 (WH/BU)	C1668-2	RCD03 (VT/BN)
RF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1669-1	CCD04 (GY/YE)	C1669-2	RCD04 (BU/OG)
LR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3655-1	CCD05 (GN/BU)	C3655-2	RCD05 (YE/BU)
RR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3656-1	CCD06 (VT/GY)	C3656-2	RCD06 (BN/BU)

Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Switch Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes : GO to D6.
No : REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

D6 CHECK THE DAMPER SOLENOID RESISTANCE

Measure the component side resistance between:

Positive Lead		Negative Lead
Pin	Circuit	Pin	Circuit
LF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1668-1	-	C1668-2	-
RF Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C1669-1	-	C1669-2	-
LR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3655-1	-	C3655-2	-
RR Hydraulic Solenoid Valve
C3656-1	-	C3656-2	-

Is the resistance between 2.8 an 4.5 ohms?

Yes : INSTALL a new VDM. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMICS MODULE (VDM) .
No : INSTALL a new front strut or rear shock absorber.
For front struts, REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .

For rear shock absorbers, REFER to REAR SUSPENSION .