2003 FORD MUSTANG brake

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
External Controls
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
37 , Shift Lock for schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 29 , Transmission Control for schematic and connector information.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the following chart:
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart SECTION 307-
05: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
73 Digital Multimeter
105-
R0051 or equivalent
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Shift control linkage binding.
z Shift lock actuator.
z Shift control cable.
z Interlock cable. z
Circuitry.
z Central junction box (CJB) fuse:
„17 (15A)
„ 28 (15A)
„ 35 (15A)
z Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
z Wiring harness.
z Loose or corroded connections.
z Bulb.
SYMPTOM CHART Condition
Possible Sources Action
z The shift interlock
system does not
release/lock correctly z
Circuitry.
z CJB Fuse 17 (15A)
or Fuse 35 (15A).
z Shift lock actuator.
z Brake pedal position
(BPP) switch. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A . Klj . 1 ba
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT
RELEASE/LOCK CORRECTLY z
The shift control is
out of correct gear
relationship z
Transmission shift
cable and bracket.
z Retainer bracket.
z Shift control linkage
out of adjustment. z
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
z Transmission range
indicator does not
correspond to the
gear z
Transmission shift
cable bracket. z
TIGHTEN the bolts
holding transmission
shift cable bracket.
z Transmission shift
cable loose from the
transmission
retainer bracket. z
TIGHTEN the bolts.
z Shift linkage. zVERIFY digital
transmission range
(DTR) sensor range for
correct adjustment.
REFER to Section 307 -
01 .
z The Transmission
Control Switch (TCS)
Is Inoperative z
CJB Fuse 28 (15A).
z TCS.
z TCS not cycled
during self- test.
z Powertrain control
module (PCM).
z Circuitry. z
Go To Pinpoint Test C .
z The Transmission
Control Indicator
Lamp (TCIL) Is Not
Operating Correctly z
Bulb.
z Instrument cluster.
z Powertrain control
module. z
REFER to Section 413 -
01 .
z Excessive Shift Effort zTransmission shift
cable. z
INSTALL a new
transmission shift cable.
z Cable bracket. zADJUST the cable.
TIGHTEN the screws.
z Transmission Range
Selector Lever Will
Not Shift z
Transmission shift
cable. z
INSTALL a new
transmission shift cable.
z Broken transmission
shift cable. z
INSTALL a new
transmission shift cable. Test Step Result / Action to Take
A1 TEST THE BRAKE LIGHTS
z
Key in ON position.
z Apply the brake pedal and observe the stoplamps.
z Do the stoplamps illuminate? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
REFER to Section 417 -Klj . 2 ba
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PINPOINT TEST B: THE SHIFT CONTROL IS OUT OF CORRECT
GEAR RELATIONSHIP 01 .
A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 511 (LG) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Shift Lock Actuator C2127.
z Measure the voltage between the shift lock actuator C2127- 3,
Circuit 511 (LG), harness side and ground while depressing
and releasing the brake pedal.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the brake pedal
depressed and 0 volts with the brake pedal released? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK CIRCUIT 294 (WH/LB) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage between shift lock actuator C2127- 1,
Circuit 294 (WH/LB), harness side and ground.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
A4 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A4 TEST CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
z
Measure the resistance between shift lock actuator C2127- 2,
Circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new shift lock
actuator. REFER to
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator .
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. Klj . 3 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (TCS)
IS INOPERATIVE Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK THE SHIFT
CONTROL LINKAGE z
Key in ON position.
z Apply the brake pedal.
z Actuate the transmission
range selector lever in all
ranges.
z Observe the shift control
linkage during operation.
z Is the shift control linkage
OK? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation. B2 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CABLE z
Check the transmission shift
cable and bracket installation
and tightness.
z Is the transmission shift
cable correctly installed
and adjusted? Yes
GO to
B3 .
No
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation. B3 CHECK THE
LINKAGE/CABLE FOR CORRECT
GEAR RELATIONSHIP z
Apply the brake pedal.
z Actuate the transmission
range selector lever in all
ranges.
z Does the indicator match
the gear selection? Yes
VERIFY the correct adjustment of the digital transmission
range (DTR) sensor. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 . Adjust the
digital DTR sensor if necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
ADJUST the transmission shift cable. REFER to Cable Adjustment . TEST the system for normal operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
C1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL
SWITCH z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Transmission Control Switch C279.
z Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage between TCS C279- 3, Circuit 911
(WH/LG), harness side and ground. Yes
GO to
C2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. Klj . 4 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel. 4. Remove the bulb from the bezel. SECTION 307-
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6.
CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handle. Do not to pull too far
or damage to the overdrive cancel button may result, as the wires may be pulled out of
the switch.
Remove the screw and the handle.
7. Remove the clip and bolt from the brake shift interlock cable. Klj . 2 ba
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12. Remove the screws from the brake shift interlock cable.
13. Remove the brake shift cable interlock actuator.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 4 ba
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: CLUTCH SLIPPAGE
PINPOINT TEST B: CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER z
Shafts or bore.
z Overloading of
vehicle.
z Incorrect
preload.
z Input shaft oil
dam. z
Install new components
as necessary and verify
the oil dam installation is
correct. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
CHECK for correct
installation of the snap
ring on the mainshaft
next to the oil dam.
z Oil baffle in the
input bearing
shim pack. z
INSTALL a new oil
baffle, making sure it is
not damaged during
assembly. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
A1 INSPECT THE CLUTCH LINKAGE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
z Depress and slowly release the clutch pedal.
z Does the clutch pedal release without
binding? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
INSPECT the clutch pedal. REFER to
Section 308 - 02 .
A2 CARRY OUT A STALL TEST
z
Key in START position.
z Block the wheels and apply the parking brake.
z Place the transmission in fourth gear.
z Increase the engine speed to 2000 rpm and
slowly release the clutch pedal.
z Does the engine stall within five seconds? Yes
The clutch is not slipping. VERIFY the
customer concern.
No
INSPECT the clutch components for
damage.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
z
Inspect all the engine and transmission mounts
for looseness or damage. Refer to Section 303 -
01A or
Section 303 - 01B and
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Are any of the engine or transmission mounts Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new engine
mounts or transmission mounts. TEST
the system for normal operation. Klj . 7 ba
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