Pinpoint Test Dr: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor: Introduction

2021 Ford Transit-350 XL, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Introduction
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • CMP sensor (6B288 or 12K073)
  • harness circuits: CMP11, CMP12, CMP21, CMP22 SIGRTN, VBPWR or VREF
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 1 (CMP11) Sensor Connector
G13533236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
CMP11 (Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 1) 3
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 2
VREF (Reference Voltage) 1
Fig 2: Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 2 (CMP12) Sensor Connector
G13533237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
CMP12 (Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 2) 3
SIGRTN (Signal Return) 2
VREF (Reference Voltage) 1
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector - For PCM Connector Views
G13533238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit Pin
CMP11 (Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 1) E27
CMP12 (Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor 2) E28
SIGRTN (Signal Return) E14
VREF (Reference Voltage) E19
RENDER: 1.0x

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