Solenoid Body Strategy

Special Tool(s)

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Solenoid Body Identification Procedure

1. Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Solenoid Body Identification from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
   The solenoid body identification screen displays solenoid body identification information:
   • Solenoid body strategy — 13 digits
   • Solenoid body identification — 12 digits
     The next screen displays the current solenoid body identification and strategy data file stored in the PCM. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.

2. NOTE: Letters are not used in the 13 digit solenoid body strategy. The characters consist of all numbers.

   Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool to the solenoid body identification tag located on the left side of the transmission case.

Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

3. If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a Solenoid Strategy Data Download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so that it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and filter and view the 13-digit strategy number located on the main control casting. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in this section.
   The 13-digit strategy number is etched on the main control.

Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

4. NOTICE: The 13 digit solenoid body strategy number displayed on the scan tool must match the solenoid body strategy number etched in the main control. If they do not match, damage to the transmission or driveability concerns can occur.

   NOTICE: If the new main control was not supplied with a replacement solenoid strategy identification tag, DO NOT INSTALL the main control as all required programming information will be missing.

   Compare the solenoid body strategy identification etched on the main control to the solenoid strategy identification tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body strategy identification etched on the main control does not match the solenoid strategy identification tag then a solenoid body strategy data download is required. If the solenoid body strategy etched on the main control does match the solenoid strategy identification tag on the transmission case but does not match the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool, then a solenoid body strategy data download is also required.

Main Control Solenoid Body Strategy

Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download

1. Using the scan tool, select Module Programming and Programmable Parameters under the toolbox icon and select transmission. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
   There are fields to enter the solenoid body 12-digit identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the solenoid body.

2. NOTICE: If the solenoid body information is not correct, transmission damage or driveability concerns can occur.

   Enter the solenoid body identification and strategy.
   The scan tool verifies the numbers entered are valid and displays a message if the information is not valid.
   The scan tool checks to see if the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, the technician may proceed with downloading the file to the PCM. If the file is not present, connect the scan tool to the Professional Technician Society (PTS) server and enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and select Go, this will access the "trans strategy" tab. Follow the instructions on the network to download the strategy file to the scan tool. Download the file onto the scan tool.

3. Verify the file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, go to Step 8. If the file is not present, continue with this procedure.

4. Connect the scan tool to the PTS server.

5. If the scan tool cannot connect to the PTS server, download the file from www.motorcraft.com.
   If the scan tool cannot download a strategy from the web site, a partial strategy is downloaded automatically.

6. Reconnect the scan tool to the vehicle.

7. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.

8. If a new solenoid body was installed, compare the 12-digit identification and the 13-digit strategy fields from the solenoid body to the replacement solenoid body tag provided with the solenoid body service kit and place it over the existing identification tag.
   The scan tool automatically downloads the strategy file or partial strategy file to the PCM. The scan tool displays a message when it is finished downloading the data stating the file was downloaded successfully.

9. NOTICE: The customer may feel erratic shifts and driveability concerns if the adaptive drive cycle has not been performed.

   Test drive the vehicle and perform the adaptive drive cycle. Refer to Shift Point Road Test in this section.