Power Circuits

1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Power Circuits

Turn ignition off. Using a voltmeter, check for battery voltage between ground and PCM terminal No. 55 (KAPWR). Turn ignition to START or RUN position. Check for battery voltage between ground and PCM connector terminals No. 71 and 97. If battery voltage is not present, power is not being supplied from EEC power relay. See CIRCUIT TEST B in TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L article.

PCM LOCATIONS

Model Location
Contour & Mystique Behind Power Steering Reservoir
Fig 1: Identifying PCM 104-Pin Connector Terminals
G96E29185
RENDER: 1.0x

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