MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

C: Reference Voltage (VREF) C: Introduction

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

VREF

VPWR

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?

Yes

No

GO to C7 .

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

C7 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• For ETCREF concerns.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - )

ETCREF

Ground

• For APPVREF concerns.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - )

APPVREF1

Ground

APPVREF2

Ground

• For VREF concerns.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side

( - )

VREF

Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes

No

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

GO to C32 .

C8 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE ETBTPS CONNECTED

Note: If this sensor was used for the measurement in C3, GO to C9 .

• Ignition OFF.

• ETBTPS connector connected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

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