Pinpoint Tests AE: Unable to Activate Self Test/Network Communication Error: Introduction

2019 Ford Transit-250 Base, 2D Cab Chassis, 3.2L Eng VIN VSECTION 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:

  • unable to communicate with the PCM
  • unable to activate the PCM self-test
  • harness circuits VPWR, ISP-R, PCMRC and PWRGND
Fig 1: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Connector
G13533543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
VREF (Reference Voltage) 3
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 1
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G13533544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ISP-R (Ignition Switch Position Run) 42
PCMRC (PCM Relay Control) 38
VPWR (Vehicle Power) 69
VPWR (Vehicle Power) 68
VPWR (Vehicle Power) 67
PWRGND (Power Ground) 70
PWRGND (Power Ground) 71
PWRGND (Power Ground) 72
PWRGND (Power Ground) 73
PWRGND (Power Ground) 74
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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