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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Yes No INSTALL a new FRPT sensor. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303-14, Electronic GO to C28 . Engine Controls. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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C28 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE BRAKE VACUUM SENSOR CONNECTED

Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with a brake vacuum sensor or if this sensor was used for the VREF measurement in C3, GO to C29 .

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

• Ignition OFF.

• Brake Vacuum 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 C29 .

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

C29 CHECK THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE WITH THE FTP SENSOR CONNECTED

• Ignition OFF.

• FTP 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

The concern is intermittent.

GO to Pinpoint Test Z .

INSTALL a new FTP sensor. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303-13, Evaporative Emissions.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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