Pinpoint Test DV: Throttle Body Assembly Electronic Throttle Control (Etc): Introduction

2021 Ford Transit-350 XL, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Introduction
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WARNING: Substantial opening and closing torque is applied by this system. To prevent injury, be careful to keep fingers away from throttle mechanism when actuated. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • electronic throttle body (ETB) (9F991)
  • electronic throttle body throttle position sensor (ETBTPS) (9E928)
  • harness circuits: ETCRTN, ETCREF, TP, TP1, TP2, TACM+, and TACM-
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector
G13533241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ETCREF (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage) 5
ETCRTN (Electronic Throttle Control Return) 4
TP (Throttle Position) 3
Fig 2: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Actuator Control Motor (ETBTACM) Connector
G13533242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
TACM+ (Throttle Actuator Control Motor +) 1
TACM- (Throttle Actuator Control Motor -) 2
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector - For PCM Connector Views
G13533243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ETCREF (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage) E10
ETCRTN (Electronic Throttle Control Return) E16
TACM- (Throttle Actuator Control Motor -) E51
TACM+ (Throttle Actuator Control Motor +) E50
VPWR (Vehicle Power) B100
PWRGND (Power Ground) B96
TP (Throttle Position) E54
PWRGND (Power Ground) B97
PWRGND (Power Ground) B98
PWRGND (Power Ground) B99
VPWR (Vehicle Power) B102
VPWR (Vehicle Power) B101
RENDER: 1.0x

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