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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VREF

Ground

Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V?

Yes

No

GO to C24 .

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

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C24 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE GENERATOR CURRENT SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a generator current sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C25 .

Note: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.

• Ignition OFF.

• Generator Current 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 C25 .

INSTALL a new Generator Current sensor. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 414- 01, Battery, Mounting and Cables.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C25 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE MAP/CACT SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a MAP/CACT sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C26 .

Note: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.

• Ignition OFF.

• MAP/CACT Sensor connector connected.

• Ignition ON, engine OFF.

• Measure the voltage between:

( + ) Suspect Sensor Connector, Harness Side

( - )

VREF

Ground

Source reference 4972

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