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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1332 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSPINPOINT TESTS - OSC EQUIPPED VEHICLEPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Pinpoint Test C: Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Pinpoint Test C: Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor
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NOTE: Refer to Transmission Connector Layouts .
  1. C1 VERIFY DTCs 
    • Select PARK.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Carry out On-Board Diagnostic Test.
    • Are only DTCs P0705 and P0708 present? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C4.
    2. NO  : Go to  C2.
  2. C2 VERIFY DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ALIGNMENT 
    • Select PARK.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Check to make sure the digital TR sensor harness connector is fully seated, terminals are fully engaged in connector and in good condition before proceeding.
    • Apply the parking brake.
    • Select NEUTRAL.
    • Disconnect the selector lever cable/linkage from the manual lever.
    • Verify that the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge fits in the appropriate slots.
    • Is the digital TR sensor correctly adjusted? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C3.
    2. NO  : ADJUST the digital TR sensor. REFER to Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor . PLACE selector lever into PARK and CLEAR DTCs. RERUN OBD Tests. Go to  C3.
  3. C3 VERIFY SELECTOR LEVER CABLE/LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT 
    • Connect the selector lever cable/linkage.
    • Place the selector lever in D.
    • Verify that the selector lever cable/linkage is correctly adjusted. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
    • Is the selector lever cable/linkage correctly adjusted? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C4.
    2. NO  : ADJUST the selector lever cable/linkage. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Go to  C4.
  4. C4 CHECK ELECTRICAL SIGNAL OPERATION 
    • Select PARK.
    • Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor C167
      CAUTION: Do not pry on connector. This will damage the connector and result in a transmission concern.
    • Inspect both ends of the connector for damage or pushed-out pins, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.
    • Is there damage to the connector, pins or harness? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR as necessary. CLEAR DTCs and RERUN OBD Tests.
    2. NO  : If diagnosing a DTC, go to  C5.

      If diagnosing a starting concern or a backup lamp concern, go to  C10.

  5. C5 CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION (DIGITAL TR AND PCM) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: Digital TR Sensor C167
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Access the transmission PIDs.
    • Move transmission range selector lever into each gear and stop.
    • Observe the PIDs, TR, TR1, TR2, TR3, TR3_V and TR4 while wiggling harness, tapping on sensor or driving the vehicle.
    • Compare the PIDs to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis Chart.
    • Do the PIDs TR, TR1, TR2, TR3, TR3_V and TR4 match the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis chart, and do the PIDs remain steady when the harness is wiggled, the sensor is tapped on or the vehicle driven? 
    1. YES  : The problem is not in the digital TR sensor system. REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom  for further diagnosis.
    2. NO  : If the PIDs change when wiggling harness, tapping on the sensor or driving the vehicle, the problem may be intermittent. Go to  C6.
  6. C6 CHECK DIGITAL TR SENSOR OPERATION 
    • Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor C167
      • Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Digital TR Sensor Pin 10 & 12, Component Side With Selector Lever In PARK & NEUTRAL
      GF0009956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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