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Pinpoint Test F: 4WD System Functional Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: 4H and 4L modes are not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.
  1. F1 CHECK 4WD INDICATOR PROVE-OUT 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the 4WD indicators illuminate at prove out? 

    Yes  GO to F2.

    No  CHECK the instrument cluster. REFER to INFORMATION, GAUGES & WARNING DEVICES .

  2. F2 CHECK 4WD AUTO OPERATION 
    • If in 4L, switch the MSS to 4WD AUTO.
    • Are the 4WD indicators off? 

    Yes  GO to  F5.

    No  GO to F3.

  3. F3 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • CARRY-OUT the on-demand self-test.
    • Are DTCS present? 

    Yes  REFER to the 4x4 Control Module (PCM) DTC Index for diagnosis.

    No  GO to F4.

  4. F4 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN 4WD AUTO 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  If 4L indicator is on, Go To PINPOINT TEST E . If the 4H indicator is on, Go To PINPOINT TEST B .

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST C .

  5. F5 CHECK THE TRANSFER CASE CLUTCH DUTY CYCLE PID 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PID/DATA Monitor and Record.
    • Monitor the transfer case clutch duty cycle (pulse width modulated-(PWM)) PID.
    • Does the PID indicate 2 to 4% clutch application at closed throttle? 

    Yes  GO to  F7.

    No  GO to F6.

  6. F6 CHECK THE CONTACT PLATE ENCODER PIDs 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PID/DATA Monitor and Record.
    • Monitor the contact plate position PIDs. Refer to the following chart:
      CONTACT PLATE POSITION PID REFERENCE CHART

      Contact Plate Position PID MSS PID 4WD AUTO/4H MSS PID 4L
      PLATE_A CLOSED OPEN
      PLATE_B OPEN CLOSED
      PLATE_C CLOSED OPEN
      PLATE_D CLOSED CLOSED
    • Does the contact plate position PID indicate that the shift motor is in 4x4 Auto? 

    Yes  Go To PINPOINT TEST B .

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST E .

  7. F7 CHECK SHAFT SPEED PIDs 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PID/DATA Monitor and Record.
    • Monitor the transfer case front and rear shaft speeds.
    • Drive the vehicle 30 km/h (18 mph).
    • Record and compare the front wheel speed and the rear wheel speed.
    • Do the front shaft speed and rear shaft speed values match within 1.5 km/h (1 mph)? 

    Yes  GO to F8.

    No  CHECK the ABS system. Refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL and VERIFY that the four road tire sizes match.

  8. F8 CHECK THE THROTTLE POSITION PID 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PID/DATA Monitor and Record.
    • Monitor the throttle position PID from the 4x4 module.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Slowly move throttle from closed throttle to WOT and observe the 4x4 module throttle sensor PID.
    • Does the PID value vary between 0% at closed throttle and 100% at WOT? 

    Yes  GO to F9.

    No  CHECK the throttle position sensor and/or PCM. Refer to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .

  9. F9 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN TURNS ON THROTTLE 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface, executing turns while applying the throttle.
    • Is wind-up present? 

    Yes  CHECK the transfer case. REFER TRANSFER CASE - ELECTRONIC SHIFT .

    No  GO to F10.

  10. F10 CHECK 4H OPERATION 
    • Select 4H.
    • Does the 4H indicator illuminate correctly? 

    Yes  GO to F11.

    No  GO to  F12.

  11. F11 CHECK FOR 4H WIND-UP 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  GO to  F14.

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST B .

  12. F12 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • CARRY-OUT the on-demand self-test.
    • Are DTCS present? 

    Yes  REFER to the 4x4 Control Module (PCM) DTC Index for diagnosis.

    No  GO to F13.

  13. F13 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN 4H ON THROTTLE 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns while applying the throttle.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  Go To PINPOINT TEST C .

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST B .

  14. F14 CHECK 4L OPERATION 
    • Select 4L:
    • vehicle stationary.
    • press the brake.
    • shift the transmission to N (neutral).
    • select 4L.
      • wait for the 4WD LOW indicator to illuminate in the instrument cluster indicating that the shift is complete.
    • Does the 4L indicator illuminate? 

    Yes  GO to F15.

    No  GO to  F16.

  15. F15 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN 4L MODE 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns while applying the throttle.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  GO to  F19.

    No  GO to  F17.

  16. F16 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • CARRY-OUT the on-demand self-test.
    • Are DTCS present? 

    Yes  REFER to the 4x4 Control Module (PCM) DTC Index for diagnosis.

    No  GO to F18.

  17. F17 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • CARRY-OUT the on-demand self-test.
    • Are DTCs present? 

    Yes  REFER to the 4x4 Control Module (PCM) DTC Index for diagnosis.

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST F .

  18. F18 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN 4L MODE 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns while applying the throttle.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  Go To PINPOINT TEST C .

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST E .

  19. F19 CHECK 4WD AUTO OPERATION 
    • Switch the MSS to 4WD AUTO.
    • Do the 4WD indicators turn off? 

    Yes  The 4WD system is operating correctly.

    No  GO to F20.

  20. F20 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Carry-out the on-demand self-test.
    • Are DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes  Refer the 4x4 Control Module (PCM) DTC Index.

    No  GO to F21.

  21. F21 CHECK FOR WIND-UP IN 4WD AUTO 
    • Drive the vehicle on a dry, hard surface in turns.
    • Is wind-up present in turns? 

    Yes  Go To PINPOINT TEST C .

    No  Go To PINPOINT TEST E .