Pinpoint Test QA: Unable to Activate Self-Test/Network Communication Error: Introduction

2010 Ford Edge Limited, FWDSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • unable to communicate with powertrain control module (PCM)
  • unable to activate the PCM self-test
  • incorrect self-test procedure
  • harness circuits: ISP-R, PCMRC, PWRGND and VPWR
Fig 1: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector
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