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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021TRANSIT-350 XL, 3.5L ENG VIN G, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 510 (ENGINE CONTROLS - PINPOINT TEST DO: BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO) SENSOR THROUGH PINPOINT TEST HC: FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID))PINPOINT TEST DX: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSORINTRODUCTION
2021 Ford Transit-350 XL, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWD

Pinpoint Test DX: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Introduction

2021 Ford Transit-350 XL, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Introduction
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NOTE: Engine coolant temperature must be greater than 10°C (50°F) to pass the KOEO self-test and greater than 82°C (180°F) to pass the KOER self-test.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • ECT sensor (12A648)
  • harness circuits: ECT and SIGRTN
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Voltage values calculated for VREF equals 5 volts. These values may vary by 15% due to sensor and VREF variations.

G13533246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature Temperature Sensor Values
°C °F Resistance (K ohms)
120 248 1.18
110 230 1.55
100 212 2.07
90 194 2.80
80 176 3.84
70 158 5.37
60 140 7.70
50 122 10.97
40 104 16.15
30 86 24.27
20 68 37.30
10 50 58.75
0 32 95.85
-10 14 160.31
Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector
G13533247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) 1
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 2
Fig 2: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector - For PCM Connector Views
G13533248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) E38
SIGRTN (Signal Return) E13
RENDER: 1.0x

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