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Pinpoint Test U : Pressure Control Solenoid A

  1. U1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.

    Are DTCs P0748, P0960, P0961, P0962 and/or P0963 present? 

    Yes  For DTCs P0748 and P0960, GO to  U2. For DTC P0748, P0961 and P0962, GO to  U4. For DTC P0748 and P0963, GO to  U6.
    No  GO to Symptom Chart .

  2. U2 CHECK THE PCA SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C168 .
    • Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Measure the resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C168-18 CET09 (YE/VT) C1551E-59 CET09 (YE/VT)
    1. GFD36167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  U3.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  3. U3 CHECK THE PCA SOLENOID FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure the component side resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      18 - 15 -
    1. GFD35620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance between 4.0 and 7.2 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
    No  REMOVE the main control cover. REFER to Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI . INSPECT the solenoid body for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components. CLEAN the solenoid body and RECHECK the resistance value. If the resistance value is out of specification and a short to ground is not found, INSTALL a new solenoid body assembly. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .

  4. U4 CHECK THE PCA SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C168 .
    • Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Measure the resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C168-18 CET09 (YE/VT) - Ground
    1. GFD35622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  U5.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  5. U5 CHECK THE LPC SOLENOID FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure the component side resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      18 - - Ground
    1. GFD35620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  REMOVE the main control cover. REFER to Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI . INSPECT the solenoid body for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components. CLEAN the solenoid body and RECHECK the resistance value. If the resistance value is out of specification and a short to ground is not found, INSTALL a new solenoid body assembly. REFER to Solenoid Body Assembly . PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
    No  INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .

  6. U6 CHECK THE PCA SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C168 .
    • Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C168-18 CET09 (YE/VT) - Ground
    1. GFD35622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
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