Pinpoint Test Tb: Transmission Control Switch (TCS)/Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL): Introduction

2009 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 6.8 Y, 4WD, StandardSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • TCS
  • TCIL
  • harness circuits: TCS and TCIL
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

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

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR

Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 4.6L,
E-Series 5.4L,
Focus
190-Pin T30 TCS
E-Series 6.8L,
F-Super Duty 6.8L
170 Pin B27 TCS
Edge,
Flex,
MKS,
MKX,
Sable,
Taurus,
Taurus X
190-Pin B16 TCS
Escape/Mariner 190-Pin T31 TCS
F-150 190-Pin B30 TCS
F-Super Duty 5.4L 170 Pin B43
B27
TCIL
TCS
Fusion 140 Pin B16 TCS
All other vehicles 170 Pin B29 TCS
RENDER: 1.0x

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