Solenoid Body Strategy
Solenoid Body Strategy
Solenoid Body Identification Procedure
1. Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Solenoid Body Identification from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
The solenoid body identification screen displays solenoid body identification information:
- Solenoid body strategy 13-digits
- Solenoid body identification 12-digits
The next screen displays the current solenoid body identification and strategy data file stored in the PCM. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.
NOTE: The 13-digit solenoid body strategy number consists of only numbers. Letters are not used.
2. Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy to the solenoid body identification tag located on the left side of the transmission case.
Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag
3. If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a solenoid body strategy download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so that it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and filter and view the 13-digit identification and strategy located on the main control casting. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter Service and Repair.
The 13-digit strategy numbers are etched on the main control.
Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag
4. NOTICE: The 13 digit solenoid body strategy number displayed on the scan tool must match the solenoid body strategy number etched on the main control. If the numbers do not match, damage to the transmission or driveability concerns can occur.
Inspect the solenoid body identification and strategy on the main control and compare this to the solenoid body service tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the main control does not match the solenoid body service tag or if the solenoid body identification and strategy on the main control match the solenoid body service tag on the transmission case but do not match the solenoid body identification and strategy numbers displayed on the scan tool, a solenoid body strategy data download is required.
Main Control Solenoid Body Strategy
Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download
1. Using the scan tool, select Module Programming and Programmable Parameters under the toolbox icon and select transmission. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
There are fields to enter the solenoid body 12-digit identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the solenoid body.
2. NOTICE: If the solenoid body information is not correct, transmission damage or driveability concerns can occur.
Enter the solenoid body identification and strategy.
The scan tool verifies the numbers entered are valid and displays a message if the information is not valid.
The scan tool checks to see if the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, the technician may proceed with downloading the file to the PCM. If the file is not present, the scan tool will need to be connected to the Professional Technician Society (PTS) server to download the file onto the scan tool.
3. Verify that the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, go to Step 8. If the file is not present, continue with this procedure.
4. Connect the scan tool to the PTS server.
5. Follow the instructions on the network to download the strategy file to the scan tool.
6. If the scan tool cannot connect to the PTS server, download the file from www.motorcraft.com.
If the scan tool cannot download a strategy from the web site, a partial strategy will automatically be downloaded.
7. Reconnect the scan tool to the vehicle.
8. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
9. If a new solenoid body was installed, compare the 12-digit identification and the 13-digit strategy fields from the solenoid body to the replacement solenoid body tag provided with the solenoid body service kit and place it over the existing identification tag.
The scan tool automatically downloads the strategy file or partial strategy file to the PCM. The scan tool displays a message when it is finished downloading the data that states that the file was downloaded successfully.
10. NOTICE: The customer may feel erratic shifts and driveability concerns if the adaptive drive cycle has not been performed.
Road test the vehicle following the Adaptive Drive Cycle. For additional information, refer to Shift Point Road Test Shift Point Road Test.