X34 - Check ACPSW Circuit For Short to Ground

1994 Ford F 150 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8LSECTION X34 - Check ACPSW Circuit For Short to Ground


- Key "OFF".

- AC Pressure Switch (ACPSW) disconnected.

- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) disconnected.

- Measure resistance between the ACPSW circuit at the ACPSW vehicle harness connector and the battery negative post.

- Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes -- Replace PCM. Reconnect all components. Re-evaluate symptom.

No -- Service ACPSW circuit short to ground. Reconnect all components. Re-evaluate symptom.
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