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Pinpoint Tests AE: Unable To Activate Self Test/Network Communication Error: Introduction
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Introduction
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2018 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2018 Ford Transit-350, 2018 Ford Transit-250, 2018 Ford Transit-150, and 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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
| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | A | 2 3 |
SIGRTN VREF |
| All other vehicles | B | 1 3 |
SIGRTN VREF |
| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | A | 73, 72, 71, 70 69, 68, 67 38 42 |
PWRGND VPWR PCMRC ISP-R |
| Transit | B | 2, 3, 42, 53, 7 17, 29, 5 48 39 |
PWRGND VPWR PCMRC ISP-R |
| All other vehicles | A | 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 67, 68, 69 38 42 |
PWRGND VPWR PCMRC ISP-R |
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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.