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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1652 (ENGINE CONTROLS - PINPOINT TESTS - (HYBRID) - FAULT CODE INDEX, PINPOINT TESTS A - DN)PINPOINT TEST DG: KNOCK SENSOR (KS)TEST PROCEDURE
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Test Procedure

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Test Procedure
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  1. DG1 DETERMINE THE DTC BEING DIAGNOSED 

    Is DTC P0325 present in the KOEO or KOER self-test? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG2. GO to  DG10.
  2. DG2 CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE KS1 
    • Verify the KS is connected and properly installed.
    • KS connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Component Side ( - ) KS Connector, Component Side
      KS1+ - Pin 1 KS1- - Pin 2

    Is the resistance between 4.39M ohms - 5.35M ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG3. INSTALL a new KS.
  3. DG3 CHECK THE KS1+ CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER IN THE HARNESS 
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) Vehicle Battery
      KS1+ - Pin 1 Negative terminal

    Is the voltage less than 1 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG4. Key in OFF position. REPAIR the short circuit to PWR.
  4. DG4 CHECK THE KS1- CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER IN THE HARNESS 
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) Vehicle Battery
      KS1- - Pin 2 Negative terminal

    Is the voltage less than 1 V? 

    Yes No
    Key in OFF position.
    GO to  DG5.    		 Key in OFF position. REPAIR the short circuit to PWR.
  5. DG5 CHECK THE KS1+ CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      KS1+ - Pin 1 KS1+ - Pin E32

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG6. REPAIR the open circuit.
  6. DG6 CHECK THE KS1+ CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE HARNESS 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) Vehicle Battery
      KS1+ - Pin 1 Negative terminal

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG7. REPAIR the short circuit to GND.
  7. DG7 CHECK THE KS1- CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      KS1- - Pin 2 KS1- - Pin E20

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG8. REPAIR the open circuit.
  8. DG8 CHECK THE KS1- CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GND IN THE HARNESS 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) Vehicle Battery
      KS1- - Pin 2 Negative terminal

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG9. REPAIR the short circuit to GND.
  9. DG9 CHECK FOR KS HARNESS CIRCUITS SHORTED TOGETHER 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) KS Connector, Harness Side ( - ) KS Connector, Harness Side
      KS1+ - Pin 1 KS1- - Pin 2

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DG11. REPAIR the short circuit.
  10. DG10 CHECK THE KS CIRCUIT(S) FOR INTERMITTENT CONCERNS 
    • Check for short to PWR, short to GND, or open KS1+ and KS1- circuit(s) while carrying out a wiggle test on all accessible wiring and connectors associated with the KS.

    Is a concern present during the wiggle test? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary. No concern present. The problem may be intermittent.
    GO to Pinpoint Test Z .
  11. DG11 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins.
      • corrosion.
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) . The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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