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Pinpoint Test F : Paddle Shift

  1. F1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.

    Is DTC P0815 present? 

    Yes  CLEAR the DTC. RUN the KOER self-test. If DTC P0815 returns, GO to  F2.
    No  CLEAR the DTC. RUN the KOER self-test. If DTC P0816 returns, GO to  F11.

  2. F2 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the voltage greater that 10 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  F6.
    No  For 3.5L Ti-VCT, GO to  F3. For 3.5L GTDI, GO to  F4.

  3. F3 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: 3.5L Ti-VCT PCM C175B .
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C175B-23

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F5.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  4. F4 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: 3.5L GTDI PCM C1551B .
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1551B-89

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F5.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  5. F5 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F6.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  6. F6 CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Connect: 3.5L Ti-VCT PCM C175B .
    • Connect: 3.5L GTDI PCM C1551B .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2414A-5

    Is voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  F7.
    No  REPAIR the circuit. If an open is not found, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy in Automatic Transmission -- 6F50/6F55 .

  7. F7 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: Paddle Shifter C2428 .
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218B .
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-12
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2428-1

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F8.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  8. F8 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-13
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2428-2

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F9.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  9. F9 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT UPSHIFT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-12
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F10.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  10. F10 CHECK THE PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2428-1
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2428-2

    Is the resistance less than 1.5 ohms with up/downshift selected and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released? 

    Yes  CHECK the clockspring for an open. If an open is not found, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy in Automatic Transmission -- 6F50/6F55 .
    No  INSTALL a new paddle shift. REFER to Selector Lever - Paddle Shift .

  11. F11 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-4
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the voltage greater that 10 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  F15.
    No  For 3.5L Ti-VCT, GO to  F12. For 3.5L GTDI, GO to  F13.

  12. F12 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: 3.5L Ti-VCT PCM C175B .
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C175B-24

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F14.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  13. F13 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: 3.5L GTDI PCM C1381B .
    • Inspect for damaged or pushed-out terminals.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1551B-88

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F14.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  14. F14 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-4
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F15.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  15. F15 CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Connect: 3.5L Ti-VCT PCM C175B .
    • Connect: 3.5L GTDI PCM C1551B .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2414A-4
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2414A-5

    Is voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  F16.
    No  REPAIR the circuit. If no open is found, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy in Automatic Transmission 6F35 .

  16. F16 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: Paddle Shifter C2429 .
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218B .
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-5
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2429-4

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F17.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  17. F17 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-13
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2429-3

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F18.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  18. F18 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS PADDLE SHIFT DOWNSHIFT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C218B-5
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  F19.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  19. F19 CHECK THE PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2429-4
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2429-3

    Is the resistance less than 1.5 ohms with up/downshift selected and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released? 

    Yes  CHECK the clockspring for an open. If an open is not found, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to Electronic Engine Controls . PROGRAM the PCM with the latest calibration level. PERFORM the Solenoid Body Strategy Download procedure. REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy in Automatic Transmission -- 6F50/6F55 .
    No  INSTALL a new paddle shift. REFER to Selector Lever - Paddle Shift .
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