Pinpoint Tests O: Water in Fuel (WIF) Sensor: 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:

  • fuel system contamination
  • harness circuits: GND, SIGRTN, WIF and VPWR
  • WIF sensor (9T321)
Fig 1: Water In Fuel (WIF) Sensor Connector
G13533622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
WIF (Water In Fuel) 1
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 2
GND (Ground) 3
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G13533623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
WIF (Water In Fuel) 24
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 44
RENDER: 1.0x

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