PINPOINT TEST HH: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Module (ESM): Introduction

2005 Ford GTSECTION Introduction
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • ESM (9Y456)
  • orifice tube assembly (9D477)
  • differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor pressure hoses
  • vacuum lines
  • harness circuits: DPFE, SIGRTN, EVR, VPWR and VREF
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
    Fig 1: Identifying EGR System Module (ESM) Connector
    G07431341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ConnectorΒ 

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES .

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR PINS REFERENCE CHART

Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 190-PIN E21
E64
E63
E64
E48
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
Mustang 190-PIN E63
E32
B40, E20
E32
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
All other vehicles 170 PIN E63
E58
E57
B41, E58, T41
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
RENDER: 1.0x

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