Pinpoint Test HH: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Module (ESM): Introduction

2010 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • ESM (9Y456)
  • orifice tube assembly (9D477)
  • differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor pressure hoses
  • vacuum lines
  • harness circuits: DPFE, SIGRTN, EVR, VPWR and VREF
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
Fig 1: EGR System Module (ESM) Connector
G06290645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 190-Pin E21
E64
E63
E64
E48
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
F-150 190-Pin E63
E64
B52, E63
B58, E64, T43
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
F-Series Super Duty 170 Pin E63
E58
E57
E58
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
Mustang 170 Pin E63
E58
B40, E57
B41, E58, T41
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
All other vehicles 170 Pin E63
E58
E57
B41, E58, T41
E21
EVR
SIGRTN
VREF
SIGRTN
DPFE
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