Pinpoint Tests F: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor: 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: IAT and SIGRTN
  • mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor (12B579)
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor Connector
G13533727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
VREF (Reference Voltage) 2
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 3
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G13533728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 11
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module-T (PCM-T) Connector
G13533729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
RENDER: 1.0x

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