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PINPOINT TEST A: No Start: Introduction

WARNING: Stop this test at the first sign of a fuel leak and repair as required.

No open flame. No smoking during fuel delivery checks.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

Fig 1: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Connector - A
GF0001540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Connector - B
GF0001480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
Escape/Mariner 2.3L,
Ranger 2.3L
A 1
3
SIGRTN
VREF
All other vehicles B 3
1
SIGRTN
VREF
Fig 3: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector - A
GF0001541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector - B
GF0001542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector - C
GF0001543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 4.6L,
Edge,
F-150 4.2L,
F-150 4.6L,
Focus,
MKX,
MKZ,
Sable,
Taurus,
Taurus X
A 2
3
ETCRTN
ETCREF
Fusion 2.3L,
Milan 2.3L
B 3
5
ETCRTN
ETCREF
Fusion 3.0L,
Milan 3.0L
B 4
5
ETCRTN
ETCREF
All other vehicles C 3
2
ETCRTN
ETCREF
Fig 6: Data Link Connector
GF0001544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
13 FEPS (Flash EEPROM Programming Signal)