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.
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HK7 CHECK THE VCT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
• Ignition OFF.
• PCM connector disconnected.
• Measure the resistance between:
( + ) VCT Solenoid Connector, Harness Side | ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side |
|---|---|
VCT | VCT |
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
GO to HK8 . | REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
HK8 CHECK THE VCT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
• Measure the resistance between:
( + ) VCT Solenoid Connector, Harness Side | ( - ) |
|---|---|
VCT | Ground |
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
GO to HK9 . | REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
HK9 CHECK THE VCT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
• Ignition OFF.
• Ignition ON, engine OFF.
• Measure the voltage between:
( + ) VCT Solenoid Connector, Harness Side | ( - ) |
|---|---|
VCT | Ground |
Is any voltage present?
Yes | No |
|---|
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