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Pinpoint Test A: Control Solenoids

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NOTE: Refer to the TRANSMISSION VEHICLE HARNESS CONNECTOR  illustration within the Transmission Connector Layouts procedure.
NOTE: Refer to the TRANSMISSION INTERNAL HARNESS CONNECTOR  illustration within the Transmission Connector Layouts procedure.
NOTE: Read and record all DTCs.
NOTE: Use the PID Chart for available diagnostic PIDs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION (PID) CHART .
  1. A1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 
    • Select PARK.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Check to make sure the transmission vehicle harness connector is fully seated, terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding.
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Access the transmission PIDs.
    • Is the scan tool able to access the transmission PIDs? 
  2. A2 SOLENOID COMMAND TEST 
    • Monitor the appropriate commanded current PIDs for the solenoid being tested.
    • Select the appropriate solenoid that is to be tested, SSx_AMP or TCC_AMP#.
    • Select value: 0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 or 1.0 amp.
    • Do the monitored current readings change and match the command? 
    • Yes  : CLEAR the DTCs. ROAD test. If symptom returns, GO to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
    • No  : GO to A3.
  3. A3 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1385.
    • Inspect the connector for damage, terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between transmission vehicle harness C1385, circuit CET25 (BU/GN), harness side and ground using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Circuit Ground
      C1385-7 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground
      C1385-20 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground
      C1385-24 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Transmission Vehicle Harness C1385, Circuit CET25 (BU/GN), Harness Side And Ground
      G06775637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to A4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit that has less than 10 volts. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 CHECK SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: PCM C175T.
    • Check to make sure the transmission vehicle harness C1385 and C175T terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding.
    • Measure the resistance between the transmission vehicle harness C1385, signal terminal and the PCM C175T, harness side using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Circuit PCM
      C1385-12 CET05 (BU/GN) C175T-43
      C1385-3 CET06 (GN/BN) C175T-44
      C1385-5 CET07 (GY/OG) C175T-45
      C1385-4 CET08 (BN/WH) C175T-10
      C1385-1 CET09 (YE/VT) C175T-34
      C1385-8 CET49 (BN) C175T-46
      C1385-10 CET50 (WH/OG) C175T-42
    • Is resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to A5.
    • No  : REPAIR open in the circuit that is faulty. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. A5 CHECK HARNESS FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between transmission vehicle harness C1385, harness side and ground using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Circuit Ground
      C1385-12 CET05 (BU/GN) Ground
      C1385-3 CET06 (GN/BN) Ground
      C1385-5 CET07 (GY/OG) Ground
      C1385-4 CET08 (BN/WH) Ground
      C1385-1 CET09 (YE/VT) Ground
      C1385-8 CET49 (BN) Ground
      C1385-10 CET50 (WH/OG) Ground
    • Is resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to A6.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. A6 CHECK THE INTERNAL HARNESS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Drain the transmission fluid.
    • Remove the transmission fluid pan.
    • Disconnect: Affected Solenoid.
    • Measure the resistance between transmission internal harness C1385 and the associated solenoid connector using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Component Terminal Number
      C1385-8 TCC 2
      C1385-10 Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA) 2
      C1385-12 Shift Solenoid Pressure Control A (SSPCA) 2
      C1385-3 Shift Solenoid Pressure Control B (SSPCB) 2
      C1385-5 Shift Solenoid Pressure Control C (SSPCC) 2
      C1385-4 Shift Solenoid Pressure Control D (SSPCD) 2
      C1385-1 Shift Solenoid Pressure Control E (SSPCE) 2
    • Measure the resistance between transmission internal harness C1385 and the associated solenoid connector using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Component Terminal Number
      C1385-7 TCC/PCA 1
      C1385-20 SSPCA/SSPCB 1
      C1385-24 SSPCC/SSPCD/SSPCE 1
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Transmission Internal Harness C1385 And Associated Solenoid Connector
      G06775638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to A7.
    • No  : INSTALL a new harness. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. A7 CHECK THE INTERNAL HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between transmission vehicle harness C1385, component side and ground using the following chart.
      Transmission Connector Component Ground
      C1385-20 SSPCA and SSPCB Ground
      C1385-7 TCC/PCA Ground
      C1385-8 TCC Ground
      C1385-10 PCA Ground
      C1385-12 SSPCA Ground
      C1385-3 SSPCB Ground
      C1385-5 SSPCC Ground
      C1385-4 SSPCD Ground
      C1385-1 SSPCE Ground
      C1385-24 SSPCC/SSPCD/SSPCE Ground
    • Is resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to A8.
    • No  : INSTALL a new harness. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. A8 CHECK THE SOLENOID RESISTANCE AT THE SOLENOID 
    • Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 at each solenoid.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 2
      G06140550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is resistance between 4.1-4.7 ohms? 
    • Yes  : REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM  for diagnosis of pressure concerns. CLEAR the DTCs. Test the system for normal operation. If the condition returns, INSTALL a new PCM.
    • No  : INSTALL a new solenoid if not within specification. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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