Pinpoint Tests AK: Turbocharger Actuator: Introduction

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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: VPWR and VGTC
  • turbocharger actuator (9J559)
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Turbocharger Actuator Connector
G12084213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-150, Transit A 2
1
4
3
5
VGTVCL
VGTVCH
VGTP
SIGRTN
VREF
All other vehicles B 1
2
VGTC
VPWR
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector
G12084214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-150 A 67
46
79
VGTVCL
VGTVCH
VGTP
Transit B 42
41
17
VGTVCL
VGTVCH
VGTP
All other vehicles A 24 VGTC
RENDER: 1.0x

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