Pinpoint Test F: Control Solenoids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Refer to the Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector illustration within the TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR LAYOUTS procedure.
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Refer to the Internal Harness Connector illustration within the TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR LAYOUTS procedure.
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Read and record all DTCs.
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Use the PID Chart for available diagnostic PIDs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION (PID) CHART .
- F1 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.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PID List.
- Monitor the appropriate Shift Solenoid Pressure Control PID being tested or Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) PID, refer to the PID Chart in DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION (PID) CHART .
- Can the PIDs be monitored or solenoids be commanded?
- Yes: GO to F2 .
- No: REPEAT procedure to enter PID list. If the vehicle did not enter PID list, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS or INTRODUCTION - 6.4L DIESEL - F250-F550 SUPER DUTY for diagnosis of the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
- F2 SOLENOID COMMAND TEST
- Monitor the appropriate commanded current PID(s) 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 the vehicle. If symptom returns, GO to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
- No: GO to F3 .
- F3 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1385.
- Inspect the connectors for damaged terminals.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between transmission vehicle harness C1385, circuit CET25 (BU/GN), harness side and ground using the following chart.VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Transmission Connector Circuit Ground C1385-7 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground C1385-20 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground C1385-24 CET25 (BU/GN) Ground - Is voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes: GO to F4 .
- No: REPAIR the circuit that has less than 10 volts. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F4 CHECK SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Transmission Control Module (TCM) C1750.
- Check to make sure the transmission vehicle harness C1385 and C1750 terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding.
- Measure the resistance between the transmission vehicle harness C1385 signal pin and the TCM
C1750, harness side using the following chart.RESISTANCE REFERENCE
Transmission Connector Circuit TCM C1385-12 CET05 (BU/GN) C1750-8 C1385-3 CET06 (GN/BN) C1750-7 C1385-5 CET07 (GY/OG) C1750-6 C1385-4 CET08 (BN/WH) C1750-5 C1385-1 CET09 (YE/VT) C1750-4 C1385-8 CET49 (BN) C1750-3 C1385-10 CET50 (WH/OG) C1750-22 - Is resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to F5 .
- No: REPAIR open in the circuit that is faulty. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F5 CHECK SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between transmission vehicle harness C1385, harness side and ground using the following chart.RESISTANCE REFERENCE
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 F6 .
- No: REPAIR the circuit for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between transmission vehicle harness C1385, harness side and ground using the following chart.
- F6 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.RESISTANCE REFERENCE
Transmission Connector Component Terminal Number C1385-8 TCC 2 C1385-10 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.RESISTANCE REFERENCE
Transmission Connector Component Terminal Number C1385-7 TCC /PCA 1 C1385-20 SSPCA /SSPCB 1 C1385-24 SSPCC /SSPCD /SSPCE 1 - Is resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes: GO to F7 .
- No: INSTALL a new harness. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- F7 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.RESISTANCE REFERENCE
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 F8 .
- No: INSTALL a new harness. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Measure the resistance between transmission vehicle harness C1385, component side and ground using the following chart.
- F8 CHECK THE SOLENOID RESISTANCE AT THE SOLENOID
- Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 at each solenoid.
- 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 TCM .
- No: INSTALL a new solenoid if not within specification. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.