Pinpoint Tests - Non OSC Equipped Vehicle: Notes

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SOLENOID OPERATION TABLE

Transaxle Range Selector Lever Position PCM Commanded Gear SSA SSB 3-2T/CCS TCC
P/N - OFF ON ON OFF
R - OFF ON/OFF ON (1)
(D) 1 ON ON ON (1)
2 OFF ON ON (2)
3 OFF OFF ON (2)
4 ON OFF ON (1)
D OD cancelled 1 ON ON ON (1)
2 OFF ON OFF (2)
3 OFF OFF OFF (2)
2 2 OFF ON OFF (2)
2(3) 3 OFF OFF OFF (2)
1 1 ON ON OFF (1)
l(3) 2 OFF ON OFF (2)
l(3) 3 OFF OFF OFF (2)
(1) Not allowed by hydraulics.
(2) Powertrain control module (PCM) commanded.
(3) When a manual pull-in occurs above a calibrated speed, the transaxle will not downshift from the higher gear until the vehicle speed drops below this calibrated speed.
RENDER: 1.0x

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