Pinpoint Test DH: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor: Introduction

2009 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited, 4.6 VSECTION Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • TP sensor (9B989)
  • binding or sticking throttle linkage
  • harness circuits: TP, SIGRTN, VREF, VPWR, and PWRGND
  • powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
Fig 1: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Connector
G06053973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES .

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR

Connector Pin Circuit
170 Pin E58
B47, B48, B49, B50
B40, E57
B35, B36
E61
SIGRTN
PWRGND
VREF
VPWR
TP
RENDER: 1.0x

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