Pinpoint Tests AX: Intake Throttle: 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:

  • harness circuits: TACM+, TACM-, TP, SIGRTN and VREF
  • intake throttle actuator (9E926)
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Intake Throttle Actuator Connector
G13533559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
VREF (Reference Voltage) 1
TP (Throttle Position) 5
TACM+ (Throttle Actuator Control Motor +) 6
TACM- (Throttle Actuator Control Motor -) 2
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 3
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector
G13533560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
TP (Throttle Position) 29
TACM+ (Throttle Actuator Control Motor +) 45
TACM- (Throttle Actuator Control Motor -) 44
RENDER: 1.0x

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