Pinpoint Test D : Paddle Shifters Are Inoperative Or Do Not Operate Properly

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 30 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The paddle shift switch is integral to the steering wheel. When the sport shift (S) position is selected, the upshift/downshift feature becomes activated and allows the operator to upshift or downshift without removing their hands from the steering wheel. If a new switch is required install a new paddle shift switch assembly.

Possible Sources
- Circuitry open/shorted
- Paddle shift switch
- PCM

D1 TEST THE UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT PADDLE SHIFTERS

Road test the vehicle, with the selector lever in the S position and using the paddle shifters, check the upshift and downshift features for correct operation.

Do both the upshift paddle shifter and down shift paddle shifter work correctly?

Yes	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose connector.

No	If the upshift switch is inoperative, GO to D2 If the downshift switch is inoperative, GO to D7 If both switches are inoperative, GO to D12

D2 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF.

Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals.

Disconnect Upper Clockspring C218B.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to D5

GO to D3

D3 CHECK THE UPSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect PCM For the 1.5L C1551B.

Disconnect PCM For the 2.0L C1381B.

Disconnect PCM For the 2.5L C175B.

Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals.

Measure:

For vehicles equipped with the 1.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551B-68

For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1381B-89

For vehicles equipped with the 2.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C175B-23

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to D4

No	REPAIR the circuit.

D4 CHECK THE UPSHIFT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to D5

No	REPAIR the circuit.

D5 CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Connect PCM C175B.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C218B-6

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to D6

GO to D10

D6 CHECK THE PADDLE SHIFT SWITCH

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Paddle switch harness side, pin 4.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Paddle switch harness side, pin 5.

Is the resistance less than 1.5 ohms with upshift selected and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSB. If a TSB exists for this concern, discontinue this test and follow the TSB instructions. If no TSB address this concern, Refer to PCM Guided Routine .

No	INSTALL a new upshift paddle switch. REFER to: Upshift Paddle Switch .

D7 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF.

Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals.

Disconnect Upper Clockspring C218B.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to D13

GO to D8

D8 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect PCM Connector as equipped below.

Inspect the connector for damaged or pushed-out terminals.

Measure:

For vehicles equipped with the 1.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551B-12

For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1381E-89

For vehicles equipped with the 2.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C175E-22

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to D9

GO to D10

D9 CHECK THE DOWNSHIFT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to D14

No	REPAIR the circuit. If an open circuit is not found, Refer to PCM Guided Routine . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download procedure. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .

D10 CHECK THE PADDLE SHIFTER CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE SASM AND PCM FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect SASM C226B If not already disconnected.

For the upshift circuit measure:

For vehicles equipped with the 1.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Harness side, C226A-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551B-68
Harness side, C226A-10	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551B-12
Harness side, C226A-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551B-29

For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Harness side, C226A-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1381B-89
Harness side, C226A-10	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1381B-88
Harness side, C226A-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1381B-7

For vehicles equipped with the 2.5L

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Harness side, C226A-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C175B-23
Harness side, C226A-10	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C175B-22
Harness side, C226A-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C175B-30

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to D11

No	REPAIR the circuit.

D11 CHECK THE SASM FOR AN OPEN

Measure at the SASM:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226A-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-4
C226A-10	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-5
C226A-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-6

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to: Clockspring .

No	INSTALL a new SASM. REFER to: Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) .

D12 CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Connect PCM C175B.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C218B-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C218B-6

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes	INSTALL a new paddle downshift switch. REFER to: Downshift Paddle Switch .

No	REPAIR the circuit. If an open circuit is not found, Refer to PCM Guided Routine .

D13 CHECK THE SASM FOR AN OPEN

Connect SASM C226A.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226A-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-4
C226A-10	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-5
C226A-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226B-6

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to: Clockspring . .

No	INSTALL a new SASM. REFER to: Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) .

D14 CHECK THE PADDLE SHIFT DOWNSHIFT SWITCH

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Paddle switch harness side, pin 5.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Paddle switch harness side, pin 6.

Is the resistance less than 1.5 ohms with downshift selected and greater than 10, 000 ohms when released?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSB. If a TSB exists for this concern, discontinue this test and follow the TSB instructions. If no TSB address this concern, Refer to PCM Guided Routine .

No	INSTALL a new paddle downshift switch. REFER to: Downshift Paddle Switch .