Pinpoint Test E: A Single Speed Control Button Is Inoperative

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Pinpoint Test E: A Single Speed Control Button Is Inoperative
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  1. E1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Speed Control Actuator C122.
    • Measure the resistance between the speed control actuator C122-5, circuit 151 (LB/BK), harness side and the speed control actuator C122-6, circuit 848 (DG/OG), harness side while pressing the speed control switch as follows:
      SPEED CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Speed Control Switch Resistance Value
      COAST Between 114 and 126 ohms
      SET/ACCEL Between 646 and 714 ohms
      RESUME Between 2,090 and 2,310 ohms
      OFF Less than 5 ohms
      No buttons pressed Infinite
      Fig 1: Checking Speed Control Switch
      G04621328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the speed control switch resistance values OK? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new speed control actuator. REFER to SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new speed control switch. REFER to SPEED CONTROL SWITCH  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.

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