Pinpoint Tests AX: Intake Throttle: Introduction

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION 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: TACM+, TACM-, TP, SIGRTN and VREF
  • intake throttle actuator (9E926)
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Intake Throttle Actuator Connector
G13711590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Transit Connect A 2
1
4
3
5
TACM-
TACM+
TP
SIGRTN
VREF
All other vehicles B 2
1
3
4
5
TACM-
TACM+
TP
SIGRTN
VREF
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector
G13711596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-150 A 24
23
15
TACM-
TACM+
TP
Transit Connect B 83
78
56
TACM-
TACM+
TP
All other vehicles A 3
2
122
TACM-
TACM+
TP
RENDER: 1.0x

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