39 AXOD converter bypass clutch not applying properly
How to read it
Code 39 reads as 3 flashes, pause, 9 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
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What does Ford code 39 mean?
39. AXOD converter bypass clutch not applying properly. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects axod converter bypass clutch not applying properly.
Common causes of 39
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty converter bypass clutch solenoid
- Open or shorted clutch circuit wiring
- Internal transmission fault
- PCM transmission control fault
How to fix 39
- Confirm the code and check the transmission fluid level and condition
- Inspect the clutch solenoid wiring and connector for damage and corrosion
- Test the bypass clutch solenoid circuit
- Service the fluid before condemning internal parts
- Repair or replace the failed part only after the circuit test fails