
Description
Item
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
5
Speed control
6
Select-shift switch module
7
PCM
8
Selector lever lock
9
PWM solenoid valve – shift pressure (SLS)
10
PWM solenoid valve for main line pressure
(SLT)
11
PWM- solenoid valve – TCC (SLU)
12Description
Item
Shift solenoid S1 (open when dormant)
13
Shift solenoid S2 (closed when dormant)
14
Shift solenoid S3 (closed when dormant)
15
Shift solenoid S4 (open when dormant)
16
Shift solenoid S5 (closed when dormant)
17
The TSS sensor
18
The OSS sensor
19
The TFT sensor
20
TR sensor in TCM
21
Knowing and Understanding Customer
Concerns
Knowing and understanding customer concerns is
necessary in order to perform diagnosis.
First of all, ask the customer under which operating
conditions the problem occurs. If possible, try to
reproduce the concern by road testing the vehicle
with the customer.
You should be familiar with the following operating
conditions:
• Engine operating state
– Cold, warm-up phase, or at operatingtemperature
• Ambient temperature – Below 0 °C (32 °F), 0 to 20 °C (32 to 68 °F),or above 20 °C (68 °F)
• Road conditions – Good, poor, or off-road
• Vehicle load status – Unloaded, loaded, or fully loaded
• Transaxle status in manual mode – Upshift, downshift, overrun or acceleration
Testing Possible Causes of Transmission
Control Faults
Before performing a symptom-based diagnosis,
first carry out checks to eliminate various other
potential causes of the fault.
These situations include:
• Battery state of charge
• Defective fuses • Loose or corroded cables or electrical
connectors
• Ground connections to the transmission
• Retrofitted add-on units which are not approved by Ford, such as air conditioning, car telephone,
cruise control
• Unapproved tire sizes
• Incorrect tire size programmed with IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System)
• Engine tuning
IDS Diagnosis
NOTE: Customer concerns relating to the transaxle
can also be caused by engine-related faults.
The transmission control system of the AW55 is
closely linked to the engine management system.
Faults in the engine management system may
affect the transmission control system.
Before repairing the transaxle, it should be ensured
that the fault is not caused by the engine
management system or other non-transaxle
components.
The diagnosis can be performed on the AW55 with
the aid of von IDS.
visual inspection
A thorough visual inspection of the transaxle is
necessary for successful diagnosis.
A visual inspection is made of the following
components:
• Connectors and plug connections
• Ease of operation of the selector lever
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— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
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select-shift switch module transmits a downshift
signal to the TCM.
If you move the gear selector lever backwards (+),
an upshift signal is transmitted to the TCM. In the
instrument cluster, the symbol when the selector
lever is in the 'S' position changes from 'D' to the
current gear, for example 3.
The TCM transmits a signal to the select-shift
switch module to switch on the light emitting diode
for 'S' and to switch off all other light emitting
diodes. The TCM decides whether the shift process
is possible.
If the shift process is permitted, then the various
valves are activated according to the intended
combination for each gear.
In certain situations however, the TCM determines
the gear shifting. The following applies:
• If the vehicle is stationary, only 1st, 2nd and 3rdgears can be selected. 4th gear can be selected
at speeds over 30 km/h and 5th gear at speeds
over 40 km/h.
• The kickdown function is only available in the automatic transmission range 'D'
• Automatic gear changes into the next higher or next lower gear occur at fixed vehicle speeds
and fixed engine speeds
• The permitted engine speed for manual change down agree with that for the kickdown change
up, i.e. an engine speed of approximately 6000
rpm.
• If the temperature inside the transmission rises too high, the TCM takes control of the shift
decisions in order to select a gear in which
activation of torque converter lockup at the
current speed is possible
• Torque converter lockup is possible in 3rd, 4th and 5th gear. (1st and 2nd gears do not have
torque converter lockup)
The signal that specifies the position of the lever
to the select-shift switch module is generated as
follows in the selector lever position 'S': there is a
Hall sensor at the printed circuit board for the
module for each of the three selector lever
positions. A permanent magnet on the cover in the
selector lever affects the output signals to the
control module from the sensors. The control
module recognizes the position of the lever by the
differences in the signal properties.Selector lever from 'N' to 'R' position
The TCM only permits shifting to reverse gear if
the vehicle speed is less than 4.35 mph.
If the vehicle speed is greater than 7 km/h (approx.
4.35 mph), the clutch (C2) and the multi-plate brake
(B3) are not activated and the gearshift is thus
prevented.
Self-test and Diagnosis
The TCM monitors all the transaxle sensors and
electronic components including the PCM. If a fault
occurs, the driver is informed via a warning
indicator and a text message in the instrument
cluster. Faults are stored as DTCs in the fault
memory of the TCM and can be read out and
cleared using the IDS.
Temperature controlled torque converter
lockup
If heavy load and high ambient temperatures cause
an abnormal rise in the transmission temperature,
torque converter lockup is activated as often as
possible (temperature controlled lockup).
This reduces the slip and the heat developed in
the transmission. When the temperature drops
below +20 °C, torque converter lockup is not used.
Slip locking
When changing gear this function makes it possible
for the gears to engage more smoothly with
reduced vibration and less noise. In this mode, the
torque converter clutch is activated but not fully
locked.
The following conditions must be met for the
function to activate:
• Gear selector lever in position D or S.
• Gear 3, 4 or 5.
• The transmission input speed is 1100 rpm or more and the throttle plate opening 20 - 35%.
• The transmission fluid temperature is 40 - 120 °C.
Hill climbing
The TCM can change the shift pattern slightly when
driving uphill to avoid changing gear too often.
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— Vehicles With:
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Climate Control System
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 412-00, for
schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s) / General EquipmentTerminal Probe Kit
418-S035
29011A
Digital Multimeter (compatible with K-type
thermocouple)
The Ford approved diagnostic tool
Refrigerant center
Thermometer - Fluke 80 PK-8 (FSE number 260
4102 001 07)
Inspection and Checking
NOTE:The electronic automatic temperature
control (EATC) module is integrated into the air
conditioning control assembly.
1. VERIFY customer concern.
2. Visually CHECK for any obvious mechanical or electrical damage.
NOTE: Ensure correct locking of the wiring harness
connector.
Visual Inspection
Electrical
Mechanical
• Fuses
• Wiring harness
• Connector
• Refrigerant lines
• Condenser core
• Coolant level
• Drive belt
• A/C compressor
3. RECTIFY any obvious causes for a concern found during the visual inspection before
performing any further tests. CHECK the
operation of the system.
4. If the concern is still present after the visual inspection, perform fault diagnosis on the
electronic engine management, the charging
system, the generic electronic module (GEM)
and the instrument cluster (vehicles with EATC:
read out the EATC fault memory as well) using the Ford approved diagnostic tool and RECTIFY
the fault(s) displayed in accordance with the
fault description. CHECK the operation of the
system.
5. For vehicles with no stored fault(s), PROCEED in accordance with the Symptom Chart
according to the fault symptom.
6. Following checking or elimination of the fault(s) and after completion of operations, the fault
memories of all vehicle modules must be READ
OUT and any stored faults must be DELETED.
Refrigerant Circuit - Quick Check
WARNING: The air conditioning system is
filled with refrigerant R134a. Observe
"Health and Safety Precautions". For
further information
REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
(412-00 Climate Control System - General
Information, General Procedures).
Refrigerant circuit check
WARNING: Under certain circumstances,
refrigerant lines and A/C components may
be extremely hot or cold. Exercising care,
touch the refrigerant lines or A/C
components in order to check this. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury.
When the A/C system is operating, the following
conditions should apply:
• The refrigerant line from the refrigerant compressor to the condenser must be hot.
• The refrigerant line from the A/C condenser to the fixed orifice tube must be warm, but not so
hot as the refrigerant line mentioned above.
• Determine the difference in temperature upstream and downstream of the A/C condenser
by measuring the temperatures at the refrigerant
lines. The temperature difference should be
more than 20° C, depending on the ambient
temperature. If the temperature difference is
less, check the condenser for contamination or
damage to the fins as well as operation of the
radiator fans.
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SECTION 412-01 Climate Control
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
412-01-3
Specifications ........................................................................\
..............................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 412-01-4
Climate Control (Component Location) ........................................................................\
......
412-01-10
Climate Control (Overview) ........................................................................\
........................
412-01-10
Pollen filter ........................................................................\
..................................................
412-01-10
Heat exchanger ........................................................................\
..........................................
412-01-10
Evaporator assembly ........................................................................\
..................................
412-01-10
Blower motor ........................................................................\
..............................................
412-01-11
Fault Memory Interrogation without diagnostics unit - vehicles with automatic temperature
control ........................................................................\
.......................................................
412-01-11
Switch over from Celsius to Fahrenheit ........................................................................\
......
412-01-12
Climate Control (System Operation and Component Description) .....................................
412-01-12
System Diagram ........................................................................\
.........................................
412-01-19
System Operation ........................................................................\
.......................................
412-01-19
Climate control housing ........................................................................\
..........................
412-01-22
Climate control ........................................................................\
........................................
412-01-24
Component Description ........................................................................\
..............................
412-01-24
Air conditioning compressor ........................................................................\
...................
412-01-24
Pollen filter ........................................................................\
..............................................
412-01-24
Control assembly, climate control - vehicles with manual temperature control ..............
412-01-25
Control assembly, climate control - vehicles with automatic temperature control ...........
412-01-25
Control assembly, climate control - vehicles with DVD navigation system with a touch
screen........................................................................\
................................................... 412-01-25
Climate control module - vehicles with DVD navigation system with a touch screen.....
412-01-25
Sun sensor - vehicles with automatic temperature control .............................................
412-01-26
In-vehicle temperature sensor ........................................................................\
................
412-01-26
Ambient temperature sensor ........................................................................\
..................
412-01-26
Blower motor ........................................................................\
...........................................
412-01-26
Blower control module - vehicles equipped with automatic temperature control ............
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 412-01-28
(34 626 4)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 ....
412-01-29
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line .....................................
412-01-30
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line — 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 ........................................................................\
................................
412-01-31
Condenser ........................................................................\
..................................................
412-01-35
Clutch and Clutch Field Coil........................................................................\
.......................
412-01-36
Pollen Filter — RHD........................................................................\
...................................
412-01-37
(34
374 0)
Blower Motor — RHD ........................................................................\
.............
412-01-40
(34 382 0)
Blower Motor Resistor — Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control, RHD .
412-01-41
(34 382 0)
Blower Motor Resistor — Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control ........................................................................\
..................................
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412-01-42
Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing .......................................................................
412-01-45
(34 364 0)
Heater Core — RHD ........................................................................\
...............
412-01-53
Suction Accumulator ........................................................................\
...................................
412-01-56
Suction Accumulator to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Line ......................................
412-01-57
Suction Accumulator to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Line — 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 ........................................................................\
................................
412-01-58
Low-Pressure Cutoff Switch ........................................................................\
.......................
412-01-59
High-Pressure Cutoff Switch ........................................................................\
.......................
412-01-60
Evaporator ........................................................................\
..................................................
412-01-62
Evaporator Outlet Line ........................................................................\
................................
412-01-65
Evaporator Core Orifice ........................................................................\
..............................
412-01-68
Condenser to Evaporator Line........................................................................\
....................
412-01-71
(34 300 0)
Climate Control Assembly — Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control ....
412-01-72
(34 300 0)
Climate Control Assembly — Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control .
412-01-73
(34 485 4)
Footwell Air Discharge Temperature Sensor ..................................................
412-01-74
Center Register Air Discharge Temperature Sensor ..........................................................
412-01-75
In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor ........................................................................\
..................
412-01-76
(34 676 0)
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor ...................................................................
412-01-77
(34 665 0)
Sunload Sensor ........................................................................\
......................
412-01-78
(34 591 0)
Footwell Vent/Duct Blend Door Actuator — RHD ...........................................
412-01-79
(34 606 0)
Air Inlet Blend Door Actuator ........................................................................\
..
412-01-80
(34 608 0)
Driver Side Temperature Blend Door Actuator ...............................................
412-01-81
(34 608 0)
Passenger Side Temperature Blend Door Actuator .......................................
412-01-82
(34 591 0)
Defrost Vent/Register Blend Door Actuator — RHD ......................................
412-01-2
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Description
Item
Climate control system control assemblyRefer to Component Description: Control
assembly, climate control - vehicles with
automatictemperaturecontrol (page25)
1
Blower control moduleRefer to Component Description: Blower
control module - vehicles equipped with
automatictemperaturecontrol(page26)
2
Blower motorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
26)
3
Air flap actuator
4
Actuator - right-hand temperature control
flap
5
Actuator - left-hand temperature control
flap
6
Actuator - air distribution flap - demister
vents
7
Actuator - air distribution flap - center
vents
8Description
Item
Genetic electronic module (GEM).
9
Ambient air temperature sensorRefer to Component Description:
Ambienttemperaturesensor(page26)
10
Air outlet temperature sensor - left-hand
center vents
11
Air outlet temperature sensor - right-hand
center vents
12
Air outlet temperature sensor - left-hand
footwell
13
Air outlet temperature sensor - right-hand
footwell
14
Solar sensorRefer to Component Description: Sun
sensor - vehicles with automatic
temperaturecontrol(page25)
15
In-vehicle temperature sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
26)
16
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Description
Item
Climate control moduleRefer to Component Description: Climate
control module - vehicles with DVD
navigation system with a touch screen
(page25)
1
Blower control moduleRefer to Component Description: Blower
control module - vehicles equipped with
automatictemperaturecontrol(page26)
2
Blower motorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
26)
3
Air flap actuator
4
Actuator - right-hand temperature control
flap
5
Actuator - left-hand temperature control
flap
6
Actuator - air distribution flap - demister
vents
7
Actuator - air distribution flap - center
vents
8Description
Item
Genetic electronic module (GEM).
9
Ambient air temperature sensorRefer to Component Description:
Ambienttemperaturesensor(page26)
10
DVD navigation system with touchscreen
11
Left-hand air outlet temperature sensor -
left-hand center vents
12
Air outlet temperature sensor - right-hand
center vents
13
Air outlet temperature sensor - left-hand
footwell
14
Air outlet temperature sensor - right-hand
footwell
15
Solar sensorRefer to Component Description: Sun
sensor - vehicles with automatic
temperaturecontrol(page25)
16
In-vehicle temperature sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
26)
17
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Air conditioning system - vehicles with manual temperature control
18
6
7
3
9
2
5
4
E97576
HS-CAN
MS-CAN
Description
Item
Air conditioning compressor
1
Climate control system control assemblyRefer to Component Description: Control
assembly, climate control - vehicles with
manualtemperaturecontrol(page24)
2
Genetic electronic module (GEM).
3Description
Item
Ambient air temperature sensorRefer to Component Description:
Ambienttemperaturesensor(page26)
4
instrument cluster
5
High pressure limiting switch
6
Dual pressure switch
7
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