MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

B: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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B7 CHECK THE ISP-R VOLTAGE AT THE PCM

• Ignition OFF.

• PCM Power Relay connector connected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - )

ISP-R

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 10.5 V?

Yes

No

For DTCs P0689 and P2510, GO to B13 .

For all others, GO to B8 .

REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

B8 CHECK FOR AN OPEN VPWR CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE PCM AND POWER RELAY

• Ignition OFF.

• PCM connector disconnected.

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) PCM Power Relay Connector, Harness Side

( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

VPWR

VPWR

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

No

For DTC P068A, GO to B13 .

For all others, INSTALL a new PCM Power relay.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

B9 CHECK THE PCMRC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

• Ignition OFF.

• PCM Power Relay connector disconnected.

• PCM connector disconnected.

• Measure the resistance between:

( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - )

PCMRC

Ground

Source reference 4956

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