manual transmission FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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 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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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Cable Adjustment
1. NOTE: Make sure that the range selector lever is tight against the rearward overdrive stop.
Place the transmission range selector lever in the overdrive position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Loosen the manual control lever nut.
4. Place the transmission manual control lever in the overdrive position.
5. Tighten the nut on the manual control lever.
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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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cable and Bracket
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the cable shift from the shifter lever and bracket and discard the clip.
3. Remove the bolt from the cable.
4. Remove the bolt from the cable.
5. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable from the TR sensor lever.
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6. Remove the transmission shift cable bracket (7B229) from the transmission.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the bracket.
Installation 1. NOTE: It is necessary to install a new plastic clip prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Selector Lever
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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Transmission Control Switch
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 TCS 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 transmission control switch. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bezel
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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