Pinpoint Tests AD: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reset: Introduction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.
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The PCM reset occurs when the PCM momentarily reboots or is turned off and on while the engine is operating. If the condition occurs a single time, the engine momentarily stumbles and the PCM goes through a normal ignition on cycle, including turning the glow plug lamp and glow plugs on, and attempts to validate the accelerator pedal position. If the pedal is not at the idle position when this concern occurs, pedal authority is not allowed by the PCM until the accelerator pedal is released and the engine returns to idle.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- loose, damaged or corroded connections
- harness circuits: VPWR and PWRGND