P0320: Ignition Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION P0320: Ignition Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
P0320 - IGNITION ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

Description:  The ignition engine speed sensor input signal to PCM is continuously monitored. The test fails when the signal indicates that 2 successive erratic profile ignition pickup (PIP) pulses occurred.
Possible Causes: 
  • Loose wires/connectors.
  • Arcing secondary ignition components (coil, wires and plugs).
  • On-board transmitter (2-way radio).
Diagnostic Aids:  The DTC indicates that 2 successive erratic PIP pulses occurred.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - - GO to PINPOINT TEST NC: IGNITION ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT Step 1.
RENDER: 1.0x

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