Pinpoint Tests C: Crankcase Ventilation Sensor: Introduction

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION 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: CRNKCSVT, CVHC, GND, SIGRTN, VBPWR and VPWR
  • crankcase ventilation sensor
  • crankcase ventilation heater
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Crankcase Ventilation Sensor Connector
G07432336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Transit A 2
3
1
CRNKCSVT
GND
VPWR
F-650/F-750,
F-Series Super Duty
A 2
3
1
CRNKCSVT
SIGRTN
VBPWR
Fig 2: Crankcase Ventilation Heater Assembly Connector
G07431498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Transit A 2
1
VPWR
GND
F-150 A 1
2
CVHC
VPWR
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector
G12084240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-Series Super Duty A 75
4
14
CRNKCSVT
SIGRTN
VBPWR
Transit B 27 CRNKCSVT
All other vehicles A 4 SIGRTN
Fig 4: Powertrain Control Module-T (PCM-T) Connector
G07432418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
22 CVHC (Crankcase Ventilation Heater Control)
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