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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996CROWN VICTORIA V8-4.6L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSHT - TRACTION CONTROL (TC) SYSTEMTEST NOTES
1996 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W
Test Notes
1996 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN WSECTION Test Notes
You should enter this Pinpoint Test only when directed here.
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Throttle Position Sensor B (TP-B)
- Traction Control (TC) Series Throttle
- Series Throttle Stepper Motor
- Series Throttle Controller (STC)
- Harness Circuits: TP-B VREF SIG RTN VPWR PWR GND, TAPW, TA-B1, TA-B2, BCOMM, TA-A1, TA-A2, ACOMM
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
DESCRIPTION
For additional information on the Traction Control System, refer to Brakes and Traction Control / Traction Control System.
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Throttle Position Sensor B (TP-B)
- Traction Control (TC) Series Throttle
- Series Throttle Stepper Motor
- Series Throttle Controller (STC)
- Harness Circuits: TP-B VREF SIG RTN VPWR PWR GND, TAPW, TA-B1, TA-B2, BCOMM, TA-A1, TA-A2, ACOMM
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
DESCRIPTION
For additional information on the Traction Control System, refer to Brakes and Traction Control / Traction Control System.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.