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Pinpoint Test A : Shift Solenoid A

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  1. A1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.

    Are DTCs P0750, P0753, P0754, P0973 and/or P0974 present? 

    Yes  For DTCs P0750, P0753 and P0754, GO to  A2. For DTC P0973, GO to  A5. For DTC P0974, GO to  A7.
    No  GO to Symptom Chart .
  2. A2 CHECK THE SSA CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1520A .
    • Disconnect: TCM C1750 .
    • 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
      C1520A-8 CET05 (BU/GN) C1750-42 CET05 (BU/GN)
    1. GFD35619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  A3.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  3. A3 CHECK THE SSA FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure the component side resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      8 - 5 -
    1. GFD35620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance between 4.0 and 7.2 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new TCM. REFER to Transmission Control Module (TCM) . PROGRAM the TCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
    No  GO to  A4.
  4. A4 CHECK THE SSA RESISTANCE

    • Remove the solenoid body leadframe, refer to Solenoid Body Leadframe . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and solenoid body leadframe terminals.
    • Measure SSA resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      A - B -
    1. GFD35621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance between 4.0 and 7.2 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new solenoid body leadframe. REFER to Solenoid Body Leadframe .
    No  INSTALL a new SSA. REFER to Solenoids .
  5. A5 CHECK THE SSA CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1520A .
    • Disconnect: TCM C1750 .
    • 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
      C1520A-8 CET05 (BU/GN) - Ground
    1. GFD35622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  A6.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  6. A6 CHECK THE SSA FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Remove the solenoid body leadframe, refer to Solenoid Body Leadframe . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and solenoid body leadframe terminals.
    • Measure SSA resistance  between.
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      A - - Ground
    1. GFD35621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new SSA. REFER to Solenoids .
    No  INSTALL a new solenoid body leadframe. REFER to Solenoid Body Leadframe .
  7. A7 CHECK THE SSA CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Transmission Vehicle Harness C1520A .
    • Disconnect: TCM C1750 .
    • 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
      C1520A-8 CET05 (BU/GN) - Ground
    1. GFD35622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  INSTALL a new TCM. REFER to Transmission Control Module (TCM) . PROGRAM the TCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .