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Pinpoint Test D: Brake Shift Interlock Inoperative

  1. D1 CHECK FOR FEM DTCs 
    • Retrieve FEM DTCs. Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
    • Are any DTCs retrieved related to the brake switch? 
  2. D2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE ON CIRCUIT 7S-TA33 (YE/VT) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Brake Shift Interlock C322.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Press and hold the brake pedal.
    • Measure the voltage between brake shift interlock C322 pin 2, circuit 7S-TA33 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Brake Shift Interlock C322 And Ground
      G03997811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D5.
    • No  : GO to D3.
  3. D3 CHECK CIRCUIT 75-TA33 (YE/VT) FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: FEM C201f.
    • Measure the resistance between brake shift interlock C322 pin 2, circuit 7S-TA33 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Brake Shift Interlock C322 And Ground
      G03997812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to D4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. D4 CHECK CIRCUIT 7S-TA33 (YE/VT) FOR OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between brake shift interlock C322 pin 2, circuit 7S-TA33 (YE/VT), harness side and FEM C201f pin 15, circuit 7S-TA33 (YE/VT), harness side.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 7S-TA33 (YE/VT) For Open
      G03997813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
  5. D5 CHECK CIRCUIT 31-TA33 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between brake shift interlock C322 pin 1, circuit 31-TA33 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Brake Shift Interlock C322 And Ground
      G03997814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new brake shift interlock actuator; REFER to BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.