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Pinpoint Test C : DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P1780

  1. C1 KOER (KEY ON, ENGINE RUNNING) SELF-TEST

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a KOER self-test.

    Is the DTC P1780 set? 

    Yes  GO to  C2
    No  No trouble found with the Tow/Haul system. If the Tow/Haul lamp does not illuminate, REFER to: Instrument Panel And Interior Switches Illumination .
  2. C2 CHECK FOR POWER AT TOW HAUL SWITCH

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect Selector Lever Assembly C2810 .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2810-2
      GFD143010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage 11 volts or greater? 

    Yes  GO to  C3
    No  VERIFY the AJB fuse 31 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit CB131 (BU/OG) for an open. If not OK, REFER to the OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  3. C3 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT TO PCM/TCM

    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2810-3
      GFD143010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new tow/haul switch. Refer to: Selector Lever Knob .
    No  GO to  C4
  4. C4 TEST THE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect If equipped with 3.2L diesel, TCM C1750 .
    • Disconnect If equipped with 3.5L engine, PCM C1551B .
    • Disconnect If equipped with 3.7L engine, PCM C175E .
    • If equipped with 3.2L diesel, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2810-3
      GFD143011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C1750-53
    • If equipped with 3.5L engine, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2810-3
      GFD143011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C1551B-90
    • If equipped with 3.7L engine, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2810-3
      GFD143011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C175E-93

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new PCM/ TCM. For the 3.2L diesel, REFER to: Transmission Control Module (TCM) - 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (148kW/200PS) - Puma . For the 3.5L or 3.7L engine, REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - 3.5L . Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - 3.7L . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download procedure. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
    No  REPAIR the circuit.