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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018F-450 SUPER DUTY LARIAT, 4D PICKUP CREW CAB, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - PINPOINT TESTS (DIESEL)PINPOINT TESTS A: NO STARTINTRODUCTION

2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WD

Pinpoint Tests A: No Start: Introduction

2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

VREF circuits
RPM signal
fuel delivery

Fig 1: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
Transit	A	3	VREF
All other vehicles	B	1	VREF

Fig 2: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
F-150	A	3	VREF
All other vehicles	B	3	VREF

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.