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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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V?

Yes

No

GO to C26 .

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

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C26 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE TCBP SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a TCBP sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C27 .

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

• Ignition OFF.

• TCBP 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 C27 .

INSTALL a new TCBP sensor. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

C27 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE FRPT SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a FRPT sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C28 .

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

• Ignition OFF.

• FRPT 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?

Source reference 4973

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