Pinpoint Test D: Flash Code 1 - Dynamic Pull Occurs At Throttle And Speed Control Inoperative

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Pinpoint Test D: Flash Code 1 - Dynamic Pull Occurs At Throttle And Speed Control Inoperative
  1. D1 CHECK THE SPEEDOMETER OPERATION 
    • Check the speedometer for correct operation.
    • Does the speedometer operate correctly? 
  2. D2 CHECK CIRCUIT 679 (GY/BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Speed Control Actuator C122.
    • Disconnect: PCM C175.
    • Measure the resistance between the speed control actuator C122 pin 3, circuit 679 (GY/BK), harness side and the PCM C175 pin 68, circuit 679 (GY/BK), harness side.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Speed Control Actuator C122 Pin 3, Circuit 679 (GY/BK), Harness Side And PCM C175 Pin 68, Circuit 679 (GY/BK), Harness Side
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    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new speed control actuator. REFER to SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
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