Pinpoint Tests MC: Fuel Temperature 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:

  • FRT sensor (9F951)
  • fuel pressure and temperature sensor
  • harness circuits: FRT and SIGRTN
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Fuel Rail Temperature (FRT) Sensor Connector
G10769204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
2 SIGRTN (Signal Return)
1 FRT (Fuel Rail Temperature)
Fig 2: Fuel Pressure And Temperature Sensor Connector
G12084279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
F-650/F-750,
F-Series Super Duty
A 4
5
SIGRTN
FRT
F-150 B 3
4
SIGRTN
FRT
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector
G12084280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Transit A 6
31
SIGRTN
FRT
All other vehicles B 4
35
SIGRTN
FRT
RENDER: 1.0x

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