Pinpoint Test D: The Transmission Control Module (TCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool - 6-Speed Transaxle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.

D1 CHECK THE TCM C168 FOR DAMAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: TCM C168.
- Inspect the TCM C168 for damage.
- Is the TCM C168 OK?
Yes: GO to D2.

No: REPAIR the TCM C168 as necessary. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
D2 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE DLC AND THE TCM FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the TCM C168-14, circuit 1908 (WH), harness side and the DLC C251-6, circuit 1908 (WH), harness side; and between the TCM C168-6, circuit 1909 (BK), harness side and the DLC C251-14, circuit 1909 (BK), harness side.
  
  Fig 1: Checking High Speed CAN Circuits Between DLC & TCM For Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes: GO to D3.

No: REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
D3 CHECK FOR CORRECT TCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the TCM connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the TCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes: INSTALL a new TCM. REFER to INSTALLATION . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.

No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.