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Pinpoint Test C: The Control Linkage Is Binding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. C1 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Gain access to the shift control components.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe all shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Are any of the components damaged? 

    Yes  : REPAIR as necessary. REINSTALL all components. TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to  C4.

    No  : GO to C2.

  2. C2 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    • Lower the vehicle.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 

    Yes  : REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transmission repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to  C4.

    No  : GO to C3.

  3. C3 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new selector lever cable and bracket. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE AND BRACKET - COLUMN SHIFT . TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to C4.

    No  : REFER to STEERING COLUMN for steering column repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to C4.

  4. C4 REPOWER THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Verify that the fire suppression system is repowered. Refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Is the fire suppression system repowered? 

    Yes  : Fire suppression system repowering is complete.

    No  : REFER to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM for fire suppression system depowering and repowering procedure.

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