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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010FOCUS SES, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P053A: POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN
2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, Standard
DTC P053A: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heater Control Circuit/Open
2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION DTC P053A: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heater Control Circuit/Open
DTC P053A: POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN
| Description: | This DTC sets when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the actual PCVHC circuit voltage is less than the desired voltage. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Make sure the PCV valve is correct for the engine application and the PCV heater connector is correctly connected. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | - | - | GO to PINPOINT TEST HG . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.