Pinpoint Test L : Paddle Shifters Are Inoperative Or Do Not Operate Properly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Refer to Wiring Diagram Transmission Controls for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The paddle shift switch is integral to the steering wheel. The upshift/downshift feature becomes activated when the driver pulls the + paddle on the sterring wheel. THis feature allows the driver to upshift or downshift without removing their hands from the steering wheel. If a new switch is required install a new paddle shift assembly.
Possible Sources
- Circuitry open/shorted
- Paddle shift switch
- TCM
NOTE:
If GSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, the Paddle Shift feature may not be operational. RESOLVE any GSM DTCs first.