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Pinpoint Test E : Shift Solenoid E (SSE)

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  1. Refer to Transmission Controls - 6F15 for schematic and connector information.

    Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    SSE controls the multiplexing of the CBR1/C456 circuit between the low/reverse and overdrive clutches. SSC is a normally closed ON/OFF solenoid. The PCM monitors voltage on the SSE solenoid control circuit. If the actual voltage does not match the desired voltage, the PCM sets an electrical fault DTC.

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    PCM P0770:00 Shift Solenoid "E": No Sub Type Information Open, short to power or short to ground in the solenoid or wire harness.
    PCM P0773:00 Shift Solenoid "E" Electrical: No Sub Type Information Open or short to ground in the solenoid or wire harness.
    PCM P0774:00 Shift Solenoid "E" Intermittent: No Sub Type Information Intermittent circuit in the solenoid or wire harness open, shorted to ground or shorted to power.

    Possible Sources 

    • Connectors damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals
    • SSE
    • Transmission internal wiring harness frame
    • PCM

  2. E1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.

    Are DTCs P0770, P0773 and/or P0774 present? 

    Yes  GO to  E2
    No  If any symptoms are present, REFER to: Diagnosis By Symptom .
  3. E2 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1520A.

    • Disconnect PCM C1915E.

    • Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1520A-7
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      C1915E-2

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  E3
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  4. E3 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1520A-7
      GFD440709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  E4
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  5. E4 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER

    • Ignition ON.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1520A-7
      GFD440702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  GO to  E5
  6. E5 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Component side resistance pin 7.
      GFD440709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Component side resistance pin 5.

    Is the resistance between 17.67 to 19.53 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  E7
    No  GO to  E6
  7. E6 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) RESISTANCE

    • Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame. REFER to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and transmission internal wiring harness frame terminals.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      SSE pin A.
      GFD440709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      SSE pin B.

    Is the resistance between 17.67 to 19.53 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness frame. REFER to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame .
    No  INSTALL a new SSE. REFER to: Solenoid .
  8. E7 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Component side resistance pin 7.
      GFD440709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  Refer to PCM Guided Routine Testing . CARRY OUT the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
    No  GO to  E8
  9. E8 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID E (SSE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame. REFER to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and transmission internal wiring harness frame terminals.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      SSE pin A.
      GFD440709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness frame. REFER to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame .
    No  INSTALL a new SSE. REFER to: Solenoid .