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Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Ford Five Hundred I

Automatic Transaxle - 6 Speed 3 illustrations ~136 words

Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart

Five Digit DTCComponentDescriptionConditionSymptomAction
P0562BatterySystem voltage lowPCM detected a voltage level below 9 voltsNo engagements, no adaptive or self-learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0563BatterySystem voltage highPCM detected a voltage level above 18 voltsNo adaptive or self-learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0601PCMPCM ROM errorPCM detected an internal software concern with ROMNo engagements, no adaptive or self-learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0603PCMPCM KAM errorPCM detected an internal software concern with KAMNo engagements, no adaptive or self-learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0604PCMPCM RAM errorPCM detected an internal software concern with RAMNo engagements, no adaptive or self-learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0706TR sensorTR sensor range or performance errorTR sensor signal is out of normal rangeTR sensor indicates a stuck position (D-3rd gear), no adaptive or self learning strategy.Install a new TCM.
P0707TR sensorTR sensor circuit low inputTR sensor signal is below threshold of 0.127 volts, sensor/circuit electrical malfunctionTR sensor indicates a stuck position (D-3rd gear), no adaptive or self learning strategy.Install a new TCM.
P0708TR sensorTR sensor circuit high inputTR sensor signal is above threshold of 4.87 volts, sensor/circuit electrical malfunctionTR sensor indicates a stuck position (D-3rd gear), no adaptive or self learning strategy.Install a new TCM.
P0711TFT sensorNo change in TFT during operationPCM has detected no TFT change during operation. TFT value stuck at some normal readingTFT indicates 80°C (176°F) at all times, no self learning strategy, no TCC engagement.GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0712TFT sensor200°C (329°F) indicated, TFT sensor circuit groundedVoltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -43°C (-45°F)TFT indicates 80°C (176°F) at all times, no self learning strategy, no TCC engagement.GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0713TFT sensor43°C (-45°F) indicated, TFT sensor circuit groundedVoltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -43°C (-45°F)TFT indicates 80°C (176°F) at all times, no self learning strategy, no TCC engagement.GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0716TSS sensorTSS range out of performance, insufficient input from TSSPCM has detected a loss or noisy TSS signal during operationNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0717TSS sensorNo TSS signalPCM has not detected a TSS signal. No TSS signal when OSS signal presentNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P0721OSS sensorOSS range out of performance, insufficient input from OSSPCM has detected a loss or noisy OSS signal during operationNo adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0722OSS sensorNo OSS signalPCM has detected no TSS signalNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0729Transaxle6th gear ratioNo 6th gear ratio detected by TCMNo 6th gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0730Clutch control solenoids or internal partsGear ratio errorPCM has detected a gear ratio errorNo self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0731Solenoid or internal parts1st gear ratioNo 1st gear ratio detected by TCMNo 1st gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0732Solenoid or internal parts2nd gear ratioNo 2nd gear ratio detected by TCMNo 2nd gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0733Solenoid or internal parts3rd gear ratioNo 3rd gear ratio detected by TCMNo 3rd gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0734Solenoid or internal parts4th gear ratioNo 4th gear ratio detected by TCMNo 4th gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0735Solenoid or internal parts5th gear ratioNo 5th gear ratio detected by TCMNo 5th gear, no TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0736TransaxleReverse gear ratioNo reverse gear ratio detected by TCMNo reverse gear, no self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0780Solenoid or valve internal to transaxleUniversal shifting (stuck valve)Valve stuckIncrease rpm during shifts. Slipping or erratic shifting.Go to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
P0817Starter circuitStarter circuit errorTCM detected a failure in the starter circuit, failed ON or OFFNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.Go to STARTING SYSTEM .
P0961PCAPCA circuit or solenoid failurePCA circuit or solenoid (SLT) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0962PCAPCA solenoid signal or grounded circuits either short or open, solenoid circuit failureVoltage through PCA solenoid (SLT) is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceededNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0963PCAPCA solenoid short to power circuit failureVoltage through PCA solenoid (SLT) is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceededNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0973SSASSA solenoid or circuit shorted to groundVoltage through SSA solenoid (SI) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to ground failure detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0974SSASSA solenoid or circuit shorted to power or openVoltage through SSA solenoid (SI) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0976SSBSSB solenoid or circuit shorted to groundVoltage through SSB solenoid (S2) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to ground failure detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0977SSBSSB solenoid or circuit shorted to power or openVoltage through SSB solenoid (S2) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0978SSCSSC circuit or solenoid failureSSC circuit or solenoid (SLC1) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0979SSCSSC solenoid signal or grounded circuits either shorted or open, solenoid circuit failureVoltage through SSC solenoid (SLC1) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0980SSCSSC solenoid or circuit shorted to powerVoltage through SSC solenoid (SLC1) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0981SSDSSD circuit or solenoid failureSSD circuit or solenoid (SLC2) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0982SSDSSD solenoid signal or grounded circuits either shorted or open, solenoid circuit failureVoltage through SSD solenoid (SLC2) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0983SSDSSD solenoid or circuit shorted to powerVoltage through SSD solenoid (SLC2) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0984SSESSE circuit or solenoid failureSSE circuit or solenoid (SLC3) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0985SSESSE solenoid signal or grounded circuits either shorted or open, solenoid circuit failureVoltage through SSE solenoid (SLC3) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0986SSESSE solenoid or circuit shorted to powerVoltage through SSE solenoid (SLC3) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0997SSFSSF circuit or solenoid failureSSF circuit or solenoid (SLB1) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0998SSFSSF solenoid signal or grounded circuits either shorted or open, solenoid circuit failureVoltage through SSF solenoid (SLB1) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P0999SSFSSF solenoid or circuit shorted to powerVoltage through SSF solenoid (SLB1) circuit is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded. Short to power failure or open circuit detectedNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P1573APP sensorAPP sensor input errorPCM has detected an input error from the APP sensorNo adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P1657TCMTCM communication link errorCAN link error detected by PCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy. Limited fuel and spark.Install a new transmission control module (TCM).
P1700TransaxleDrive engagement errorTCM detected neutral in the DRIVE positionNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P1701TransaxleReverse engagement errorTCM detected neutral in the REVERSE positionNo self learning strategy.REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P1919ECTECT sensor signal errorPCM/TCM have detected an error in the CAN ECT informationNo TCC engagements, ECT set to 80°C (176°F).REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P1920Engine RPMEngine RPM sensor signal errorPCM/TCM have detected an error in the CAN engine RPM informationNo adaptive or self learning strategy. Limited fuel and spark.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P2544PCMTorque management request input signal AData received from the PCM or engine components are not correct for the vehicle operating conditions. Incorrect engine torque calculation may resultTransmission may enable limp-home strategies or increase pressures. Engine components and PCM may or may not set additional DTCs. P2544, fuel monitor error, ECT sensor failure and MAF sensor failures may be present. MIL may illuminate.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P2757TCC solenoidTCC solenoid circuit failure, stuck OFFTCC solenoid (SLU) circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnosticNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P2758TCC solenoidTCC solenoid circuit failure, stuck ONTCC solenoid (SLU) circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnosticsNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P2762TCC solenoidTCC circuit or solenoid failureTCC circuit or solenoid (SLU) failed during operation. Incorrect commanded current detected by TCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P2763TCC solenoidTCC circuit shorted to powerTCC solenoid (SLU) circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit shorted to powerNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
P2764TCC solenoidTCC solenoid signal or grounded circuits either short or open solenoid circuit failureTCC solenoid (SLU) circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoidNo TCC engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
U0073TCM CANTCM communication link errorCAN link error detected by PCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
U0100TCM CANTCM communication link errorCAN link error detected by PCMNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
U0121ABS systemTCM communication link errorPCM/TCM have detected an error in the CAN wheel RPM information from the ABS systemNo engagements, no adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
U0401PCM/TCMInvalid data received from the PCM or engine componentsData received from the PCM or engine components is not correct for the vehicle operating conditionsTransmission may enable limp-home strategies or increase pressures. Engine components and PCM may or may not set additional DTCs. P2544, fuel monitor error, ECT sensor failure and MAF sensor failures may be present. MIL may illuminate.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
U0415Wheel speed sensorTCM communication link errorPCM/TCM have detected an error in the CAN wheel RPM information from the ABS systemNo adaptive or self learning strategy.REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

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Scheme 13: Transaxle Connector Layouts

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Note. For testing, place the positive lead on the terminal with the + sign and place the negative lead on the terminal with the - sign.

Pin NumberPin AcronymDescriptionInput/ Output to TCUMeasure pinsCondition For TestingReference Value
AlB+Battery voltage+A1 to -groundHot at all times10--14 volts
A5STLKStart lock signal outputOutput+A5 to -A9Ignition on in PARK Ignition on in other than PARK0--0.8 volts 9--14 volts
A6CANLCAN communication lowInput/output+A6 to -A9Engine idling
A7LINLIN line communication signalInput+A7 to -A9
A8CANHCAN communication highInput/output+A8 to -A9Engine idling
A9GRNDTCU ground+ground to -chassis ground
AllIGIgnition switch signal inputInput+A11 to -A9Ignition ON10--14 volts
A14KDiagnostic signalInput/output+A14 to -A9
B1PCA groundPCA ground (SLTG)
B2SSBShift solenoid B (S2)Output+B2 to -groundVehicle in PARK, engine idling0--1.5 volts
B3PCAPressure control solenoid AOutput+B3 to -B1Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B4TCC groundTorque converter clutch solenoid ground (SLUG)
B5SSAShift solenoid A (SI)Output+B5 to -groundVehicle in PARK, engine idling0--1.5 volts
B7TFT groundTransmission fluid temperature sensor ground (OTG)
B8TFTTransmission fluid temperature sensor (OT)Input+B8 to -B7TFT at 10°C to 110°C (50°F to 230°F)4.0 to 0.0 volts
B9TCCTorque converter clutch solenoid (SLU)Output+B9 to -B4Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B10SSC groundShift solenoid C ground (SLC1G)
B11SSCShift solenoid C (SLC1)Output+B11 to -BIOVehicle in PARK, engine idling
B12ISSInput shaft speed sensor signal (NIN)Input+B12 to -B13Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B13ISS groundInput shaft speed sensor signal (NIN)
B14SSEShift solenoid EOutput+B14 to -B22Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B16SSF groundShift solenoid F ground (SLB1G)
B17SSDShift solenoid D (SLC2)Output+B17 to -B18Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B18SSD groundShift solenoid D ground (SLC2G)
B19OSSOutput shaft speed sensor signal (SP+)Input+B19 to -B20Vehicle speed approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)
B20OSS groundOutput shaft speed sensor ground (SP-)
B21SSFShift solenoid F (SLB1G)Output+B21 to -B16Vehicle in PARK, engine idling
B22SSE groundShift solenoid E ground (SLC3G)

PIN NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHART

SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalent diagnostic tool 73 III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent

Any time an electrical connector or solenoid body is disconnected, inspect the connector for pin condition, corrosion and contamination. Also inspect the connector seal for damage. Clean, repair or install a new connector as required.

Prior to carrying out the pinpoint tests, check the following

  1. Transmission fluid level.
  2. Transmission fluid condition (burned, metal particles or discolored).
  3. Engine cooling system.
  4. Other non-related transmission DTCs.