Powertrain

Line Pressure Test. Diagnosis and Testing

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Line Pressure Check

Ford Fusion. Transmission Line Pressure Test. Diagnosis and Testing

This test confirms that the line pressure is within specification.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and set the air cleaner upper housing aside.
  2. Remove the air cleaner lower housing.
  3. Connect the air cleaner lower housing to the air cleaner upper housing.
  4. Connect the transmission fluid pressure gauge (307-004) to the line pressure tap.
  5. Start the engine and check the line pressure.
  6. Compare the LINEDSD# value with the actual measured pressure. The actual measured pressure should be within 10 PSI (69 kPa). Raise engine speed to 2000 rpm. Check LPC operation by monitoring LINE pressure while commanding LINEDSD# up and down.
  7. If line pressure is not within specification, refer to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for possible causes.
  8. After completing the pressure tests, install the line pressure tap plug.
    • Torque: 18 N·m.
  9. Disconnect the air cleaner lower housing from the air cleaner upper housing.
  10. Install the air cleaner lower housing.
  11. Install the air cleaner upper housing and install the 2 bolts.
    • Torque: 5 N·m.

Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart


Test Results Possible source
HIGH at idle
  • Harness (open circuit/high resistance LPC). LPC solenoid mechanically stuck in the ON position.
    • Check LPC operation by monitoring LINE pressure while commanding LINEDSD# up and down.
Main pressure regulator valve stuck in the default position.
LOW at idle Low transmission fluid level
  • LPC solenoid mechanically stuck in the OFF state
    • Check LPC operation by monitoring LINE pressure while commanding LINEDSD# up and down.
  • Input filter/fluid seal
  • Main pressure regulator valve stuck in the spring-compressed position
  • Broken or missing main pressure regulator valve spring
  • Pump

Test yourself

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