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.
REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. | GO to HK14 . |
HK10 CONTINUOUS DTCS P000A, P000B, P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024, P0025, P052A, P052B, P052C, P052D, P054A, P054B, P054C AND P054D: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE VCT SYSTEM
Note: Some vehicles require higher RPMs and loads to actuate the VCT system than others. The VCTADVERR PID, VCT_INT_DIF PID or VCT_EXH_DIF PID should be close to zero whether actuating or not. During rapid VCT movements, the VCTADVERR PID, VCT_INT_DIF PID or VCT_EXH_DIF PID may momentarily deviate from zero.
Note: For a symptom based concern, monitor all applicable PIDs during this step.
• Clear the PCM DTCs.
• For Escape 2.5L, F-Series Super Duty, Fusion 2.5L, Transit Connect 2.5L:
• For DTCs P0011, P0012, P0016, P052A and P052B,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCTADV (ANGL) and VCTADVERR (ANGL) PIDs.
• For DTCs P0018, P0021, P0022, P052C and P052D,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCTADV2 (ANGL) and VCTADVERR2 (ANGL) PIDs.
• For all others:
• For DTCs P000A, P0011, P0012, P0016, P052A and P052B,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCT_INT_ACT1 (ANGL) and VCT_INT_DIF1 (ANGL) PIDs.
• For DTCs P000B, P0014, P0015, P0017, P054A and P054B,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCT_EXH_ACT1 (ANGL) and VCT_EXH_DIF1 (ANGL) PIDs.
• For DTCs P0018, P0021, P0022, P052C and P052D,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCT_INT_ACT2 (ANGL) and VCT_INT_DIF2 (ANGL) PIDs.
• For DTCs P0019, P0024, P0025, P054C and P054D,
• Access the PCM and monitor the VCT_EXH_ACT2 (ANGL) and VCT_EXH_DIF2 (ANGL) PIDs.
• Drive the vehicle while exercising the throttle to generate VCT movement.
Does the VCTADV PID, VCT_INT_ACT PID or VCT_EXH_ACT PID indicate VCT movement while the VCTADVERR PID or VCT_INT_DIF PID or VCT_EXH_DIF PID maintain close to zero?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
Unable to duplicate or identify the concern at this time. The concern may have been caused by an oil flow restriction which was removed by opening the VCT solenoid. | If the engine runs rough at idle and KOER or continuous memory DTCs are present, GO to HK12 . For all others, GO to HK11 . |
HK11 CHECK THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VCT SYSTEM
Note: Diagnose the suspect VCT solenoid indicated by the DTC.
• Ignition OFF.
• Disconnect the VCT solenoid related to the current DTC.
• Ignition ON, engine running.
• Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
Point A VCT Solenoid Connector, Component Side | Point B Vehicle Battery |
|---|---|
VCT | Negative terminal |
• Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
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