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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSDIAGNOSIS - AX4N - EEC-V - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONQUICK TESTTRANSMISSION SOLENOID CYCLING & DRIVE TEST (DYNAMIC TEST)UPSHIFT/DOWNSHIFT
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S

Transmission Solenoid Cycling & Drive Test (Dynamic Test): Upshift/Downshift

1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Upshift/Downshift
  1. Remove line pressure gauge. Ensure gear select switch is in "1" position. Shift transmission to overdrive and accelerate to 15 MPH. Rotate gear select switch to "2" position. Vehicle should shift into 2nd gear. Accelerate to 25 MPH and rotate gear select knob for 3rd gear.
  2. Vehicle should shift into 3rd gear. Accelerate to 35-45 MPH and rotate gear select knob for 4th gear. Vehicle should shift into 4th gear.
  3. Reverse test procedure for downshifts. Ensure solenoid LEDs function as described for each shift. Vehicle should downshift through each gear.
CAUTION: DO NOT  depress TCC switch with transmission in gear and vehicle at a stop. Damage to TCC may result.
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