Pinpoint Tests FA: Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor: Introduction

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Introduction
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • AAT sensor (12A647)
  • harness circuits: AAT and SIGRTN
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Connector
G07432355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
2 SIGRTN (Signal Return)
1 AAT (Ambient Air Temperature)
Fig 2: Right Exterior Rear View Mirror Assembly Connector
G13711633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-150 Without Power Mirrors, F-Series Super Duty Without Power Mirrors A 3
1
SIGRTN
AAT
F-150 With Power Mirrors, F-Series Super Duty With Power Mirrors B 2
6
SIGRTN
AAT
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G13711578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Transit Connect A 31
12
SIGRTN
AAT
All other vehicles B 85
86
SIGRTN
AAT
RENDER: 1.0x

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