PINPOINT TEST AJ: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power Relay: Introduction

2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum, 4WDSECTION Introduction
NOTE: Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • harness circuits: B+, ISP-R, PCMRC, VPWR and PWRGND
  • PCM power relay (12A646)
  • PCM (12A650)
    Fig 1: Identifying PCM Power Relay Connector
    G06054185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
5 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
1 PCMRC (PCM Relay Control)
2, 3 B+ (Battery Positive Voltage)
Fig 2: Identifying Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G07432312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
70, 71, 72, 73, 74 PWRGND (Power Ground)
67, 68, 69 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
42 ISP-R (Ignition Switch Position Run)
38 PCMRC (PCM Relay Control)
RENDER: 1.0x

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