Power Circuits
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 35 other vehicles, including the 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1996 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn ignition off. Using a DVOM, check for battery voltage between ground and PCM terminal No. 55 (KAPWR). Turn ignition switch to START or RUN position. Check for battery voltage between ground and PCM connector terminals No. 71 and 97 (VPWR). If battery voltage is not present, power is not being supplied from EEC power relay. See CIRCUIT TEST B under CIRCUIT TESTS in appropriate G - TEST W/CODES article.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE LOCATION
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Aerostar, Crown Victoria, Bronco, Econoline, Grand Marquis, Pickup & Town Car | Left Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Near Brake Booster |
| Continental | Rear Center Of Engine Compartment Under Splash Cover |
| Contour & Mystique | Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment, Behind Power Steering Reservoir |
| Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird | In Passenger Compartment, Behind Right Kick Panel |
| Escort & Tracer | In Passenger Compartment, Below Center Of Instrument Panel |
| Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Sable, Taurus & Windstar | In Engine Compartment, Right Rear Side On Cowl |
| Mark VIII | In Passenger Compartment, On Left Side Cowl Behind Instrument Panel |