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Pinpoint Test H: Flash Code 3 - Speed Control DEACTIVATOR Switch Circuit Failure

  1. H1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH INPUT TO THE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    • Disconnect: Speed Control Actuator C122.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the speed control actuator C122-9, circuit 248 (TN/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Speed Control Deactivator Switch Input To Speed Control Actuator
      G04621330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new speed control actuator. REFER to SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR  in this article. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : GO to H2.

  2. H2 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Speed Control Deactivator Switch C277.
    • Measure the resistance between the speed control deactivator switch terminal 1, and the speed control deactivator switch terminal 2, component side.
      Fig 2: Checking Speed Control Deactivator Switch
      G04621331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to H3.

    No  : INSTALL a new speed control deactivator switch. REFER to SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH  in this article. REPEAT the self-test.

  3. H3 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH VOLTAGE 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the speed control deactivator switch C277-1, circuit 101 (GY/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Speed Control Deactivator Switch Voltage
      G04621332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 248 (TN/OG) as necessary. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : VERIFY the SJB fuse 27 (5A) is OK. If OK, GO to H4.

  4. H4 CHECK CIRCUIT 101 (GY/YE) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Measure the resistance between the speed control deactivator switch C277-1, circuit 101 (GY/YE), harness side and the SJB C2280d-29, circuit 101 (GY/YE), harness side.
      Fig 4: Checking Circuit 101 (GY/YE) For An Open
      G04621333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to H5.

    No  : REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test.

  5. H5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still presents? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.