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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1417 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSEXTERNAL CONTROLSINSPECTION & VERIFICATION
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD
Inspection & Verification
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Inspection & Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article for Important Safety Warnings. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage, incorrect component installation and component misalignment. Verify that all circuit-related systems are functioning correctly. Refer to the following chart.DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX
Five Digit DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action B1485 Lighting control module (LCM), wiring LCM concerns, shorted circuit LCM system has a malfunction which may cause a brake shift interlock concern. Brake shift interlock not locking. Go to Pinpoint Test A for column shift or Go to Pinpoint Test E for floor shift. VISUAL INSPECTION CHARTMechanical Electrical - Damaged brake shift interlock actuator (BSIA)
- Damaged brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Damaged transmission control (TC) switch
- Damaged deactivator switch
- Damaged steering column
- Damaged instrument cluster
- Damaged selector lever cable and bracket
- Failed central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
- 17 (10A)
- 26 (10A)
- 28 (7.5A)
- Failed battery junction box (BJB) fuse:
- 14 (20A)
- BSIA
- LCM
- PCM
- ABS module
- BJB
- CJB
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- If the fault is not visually evident, go to Symptom Chart - Column Shift or Go to Symptom Chart - Floor Shift .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.