PINPOINT TEST HG: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System: Introduction

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (6A666) and related vacuum lines
  • electrically heated PCV valve (6A666) and heater circuit, both PCM and non-PCM controlled
  • electrically heated PCV tube (9F624) and heater circuit, both PCM and non-PCM controlled
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
  • PCV thermal extension harness (12A580)
NOTE: For the electrically heated PCV system only, refer to POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM .

Electrically Heated PCV

Fig 1: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Connector - A
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