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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Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V?

Yes

No

GO to C11 .

INSTALL a new MAP sensor. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303-14, Electronic Engine Controls.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C11 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE TCBP/CACT SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a TCBP/CACT sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C12 .

• Ignition OFF.

• TCBP/CACT Sensor connector connected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) Suspect Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

VREF

Ground

Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V?

Yes

No

GO to C12 .

INSTALL a new TCBP/CACT sensor. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303-14, Electronic Engine Controls.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C12 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE MAP/IAT2 SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a MAP/IAT2 sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C13 .

• Ignition OFF.

• MAP/IAT2 Sensor connector connected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) Suspect Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

VREF

Ground

Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V?

Yes

No

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