Solenoid Body Identification Procedure

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Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Solenoid Body Identification from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
The solenoid body identification screen displays solenoid body identification information:
- Solenoid body strategy - 13 digits
- Solenoid body identification - 12 digits
  The next screen displays the current solenoid body identification and strategy data file stored in the PCM. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.

NOTE: Letters are not used in the 13 digit solenoid body strategy. The characters consist of all numbers.

Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool to the solenoid body identification tag located on the left side of the transmission case.

Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Twelve-digit solenoid body identification

If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a Solenoid Strategy Data Download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so that it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and filter and view the 13-digit strategy number located on the main control casting. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .

The 13-digit strategy number is etched on the main control.

Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Fig 2: Identifying Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Twelve-digit solenoid body identification

NOTE: The 13 digit solenoid body strategy number displayed on the scan tool must match the solenoid body strategy number etched in the main control. If they do not match, damage to the transmission or driveability concerns can occur.

NOTE: If the new main control was not supplied with a replacement solenoid strategy identification tag, DO NOT INSTALL the main control as all required programming information will be missing.

Compare the solenoid body strategy identification etched on the main control to the solenoid strategy identification tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body strategy identification etched on the main control does not match the solenoid strategy identification tag then a solenoid body strategy data download is required. If the solenoid body strategy etched on the main control does match the solenoid strategy identification tag on the transmission case but does not match the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool, then a solenoid body strategy data download is also required.

Main Control Solenoid Body Strategy

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Solenoid Body Strategy
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.