Pinpoint Test E: A Single Speed Control Button Is Inoperative

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Pinpoint Test E: A Single Speed Control Button Is Inoperative
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CAUTION: Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.
  1. E1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Speed Control Actuator C122
    • Fig 1: Checking Speed Control Switch
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    • 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 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 switches pressed Infinite
    • Are the speed control switch resistance values OK? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new speed control actuator. REFER to Speed Control Actuator . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new speed control switch. REFER to Speed Control Switch . TEST the system for normal operation.
RENDER: 1.0x

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