SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD and TCC in Bench Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The parking brake must be set prior to carrying out this procedure.

The BENCH mode allows the technician to carry out electrical circuit checks on the following components:

SSA - Activates SS A OFF or ON
SSB - Activates SS B OFF or ON
SSC - Activates SS C OFF or ON
SSD - Activates SS D OFF or ON
TCC - Activates TCC OFF or ON

OSC "SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD, TCC" BENCH mode operates ONLY when:

VSS and digital TR sensor are operational.
No VSS and digital TR sensor DTCs.
Transmission range selector lever in P or N.
Key ON.
Engine OFF.

OSC Command Values:

OFF - Turns solenoid OFF.
ON - Turns solenoid ON.
XXX - Cancels OSC value sent.
SEND - Sends the values to PCM.