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Test Procedure

  1. DK1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 

    Are DTCs P1575, P2104, P2121, P2122, P2123, P2126, P2127, P2128, P2131, P2132, P2133, or P2138 present? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P1575, GO to  DK2.
    For all others, GO to  DK4.    		 For a lack/loss of power, GO to  DK3.
    For all others, GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS .
  2. DK2 REPEAT THE KOEO SELF-TEST 
    NOTE: Make sure the accelerator pedal is not applied during the KOEO self-test.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.

    Are any DTCs present other than P1575? 

    Yes No
    DISREGARD the current diagnostic trouble code (DTC) at this time. DIAGNOSE the next DTC.
    GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS .    		 GO to  DK3.
  3. DK3 CHECK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR OBSTRUCTION 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and release.

    Does the pedal move freely to the floor and back? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK4. ISOLATE and REPAIR the obstruction.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. DK4 CHECK THE APP SENSOR SIGNAL RANGES 
    • For Fiesta,
    • Access the PCM and monitor the APP1__APP_D_ (PER) and APP2__APP_E_ (PER) PIDs.
    • For all others,
    • Access the PCM and monitor the APP1 (VOLT), APP2 (VOLT) and APP3 (VOLT) PIDs.
    • Press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and release.
    ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY APPLIED VALUES

    Vehicle APP1 APP2 APP3
    Fiesta 60 - 70 % 60 - 70 % -
    E-Series 6.8L, Flex 4V 3.5L, MKS 3.7L, MKT 3.7L, Taurus 4V 3.5L 0.48 - 1.76 V 2.95 - 4.62 V 2.43 - 4.02 V
    Fusion 3.5L, MKZ 0.59 - 1.66 V 3.07 - 4.50 V 2.57 - 3.89 V
    All others 3.59 - 4.60 V 1.72 - 2.40 V -
    ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY RELEASED VALUES

    Vehicle APP1 APP2 APP3
    Fiesta 6.75 - 9.25 % 6.75 - 9.25 % -
    E-Series 6.8L, Flex 4V 3.5L, Fusion 3.5L, MKS 3.7L, MKT 3.7L, MKZ, Taurus 4V 3.5L 3.43 - 4.69 V 1.13 - 1.88 V 0.64 - 1.28 V
    All others 0.64 - 0.96 V 0.27 - 0.53 V -

    Are any of the APP signals out of range for the pedal fully applied and released positions? 

    Yes No
    For Fiesta with DTCs P2121, P2122 or P2123, GO to  DK7.
    For Fiesta with DTCs P2126, P2127, P2128 or P2138, GO to  DK6.
    For all others, GO to  DK5.    		 For Fiesta with DTCs P2121, P2122 or P2123, GO to  DK7.
    For Fiesta with DTCs P2126, P2127, P2128, P2138 or lack/loss of power, GO to  DK6.
    For continuous memory DTCs P2121 and P2126 with P2131, GO to  DK22.
    For all others, GO to  DK5.
  5. DK5 CHECK THE APPVREF VOLTAGE TO THE APP SENSOR 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APPVREF APPRTN
      APPVREF2 APPRTN2

    Are the voltages between 4.5 - 5.5 V? 

    Yes No
    For E-Series 6.8L, GO to  DK8.
    For Flex 3.5L,
    Fusion 3.5L,
    MKS 3.7L,
    MKT 3.7L,
    MKZ, and
    Taurus 3.5L, GO to  DK9.
    For all others, GO to  DK11.    		 GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
  6. DK6 CHECK THE APPVREF VOLTAGE TO THE APP SENSOR 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APPVREF2 APPRTN2

    Is the voltage between 4.5 - 5.5 V? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P2138 or lack/loss of power, GO to  DK7.
    For all others, GO to  DK15.    		 GO to  DK19.
  7. DK7 CHECK THE VPWR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      VPWR Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK10. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  8. DK8 E-SERIES 6.8L: CHECK THE APP SENSOR FOR THE CORRECT RESISTANCE 
    NOTE: Make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released when taking the resistance measurements.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Component Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Component Side Minimum Resistance (ohms) Maximum Resistance (ohms)
      APP1 APPVREF 550 1, 390
      APP1 APPRTN 1, 030 2, 590
      APP1 APP2 2, 125 5, 335
      APP1 APP3 1, 930 4, 845
      APP2 APPVREF 1, 785 4, 480
      APP2 APPRTN 1, 475 3, 705
      APP2 APP3 2, 520 6, 330
      APP3 APPVREF 1, 620 4, 070
      APP3 APPRTN 1, 135 2, 860
      APPVREF APPRTN 780 1, 955
      APPVREF APPVREF2 0 10
      APPRTN APPRTN2 0 10

    Are all the resistances within specifications? 

    Yes No
    For DTCs P1575 or P2138, GO to  DK22.
    For DTC P2104 alone, GO to  DK28.
    For a lack/loss of power, the concern is elsewhere. RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS article for further direction.
    For all others, GO to  DK11.    		 INSTALL a new APP sensor. REFER to the appropriate Acceleration Control article to INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  9. DK9 CHECK THE APP SENSOR FOR THE CORRECT RESISTANCE 
    NOTE: Make sure the accelerator pedal is fully released when taking the resistance measurements.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Component Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Component Side Minimum Resistance (ohms) Maximum Resistance (ohms)
      APP1 APPVREF 600 1, 370
      APP1 APPRTN 720 1, 660
      APP1 APP2 1, 300 2, 960
      APP1 APP3 1, 250 2, 860
      APP2 APPVREF 750 1, 720
      APP2 APPRTN 660 1, 520
      APP2 APP3 1, 230 2, 810
      APP3 APPVREF 710 1, 640
      APP3 APPRTN 580 1, 340
      APPVREF APPRTN 200 470
      APPVREF APPVREF2 0 10
      APPRTN APPRTN2 0 10

    Are all the resistances within specifications? 

    Yes No
    For DTCs P1575 or P2138, GO to  DK22.
    For DTC P2104 alone, GO to  DK28.
    For a lack/loss of power, the concern is elsewhere. RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS article for further direction.
    For all others, GO to  DK11.    		 INSTALL a new APP sensor. REFER to the appropriate Acceleration Control article to INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  10. DK10 CHECK THE APP SENSOR GND CIRCUIT 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      GND Ground

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK11. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  11. DK11 CHECK THE APP CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the DTC being diagnosed.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      APP1 APP1
      APP2 APP2
      APP3 APP3

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK12. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  12. DK12 CHECK THE APP CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the DTC being diagnosed.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APP1 Ground
      APP2 Ground
      APP3 Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK13. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  13. DK13 CHECK THE APP CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the DTC being diagnosed.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APP1 Ground
      APP2 Ground
      APP3 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 For Fiesta with DTCs P2121, P2122, P2123, P2138 or lack/loss of power, GO to  DK14.
    For all others, GO to  DK22.
  14. DK14 CHECK THE APP CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT 
    • IPC connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APP1 APP2
      APP1 APPVREF2
      APP1 APPRTN2

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    For Fiesta with DTC P2138 or lack/loss of power, GO to  DK15.
    For all others, INSTALL a new APP sensor. REFER to the appropriate Acceleration Control article to INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  15. DK15 CHECK THE APP2 SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • IPC connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) IPC Connector, Harness Side
      APP2 APP2 - Pin 14

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK16. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  16. DK16 CHECK THE APP2 SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APP2 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK17. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  17. DK17 CHECK THE APP2 SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APP2 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DK18.
  18. DK18 CHECK THE APP2 SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APP2 APP1
      APP2 APPVREF2
      APP2 APPRTN2

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK25. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  19. DK19 CHECK THE APPVREF2 AND APPRTN2 CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • IPC connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) IPC Connector, Harness Side
      APPVREF2 APPVREF2 - Pin 31
      APPRTN2 APPRTN2 - Pin 13

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK20. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  20. DK20 CHECK THE APPVREF2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APPVREF2 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK21. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  21. DK21 CHECK THE APPVREF2 AND APPRTN2 CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-)
      APPVREF2 Ground
      APPRTN2 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DK27.
  22. DK22 CHECK THE APP CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • APP Sensor connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APP1 APP2
      APP1 APP3
      APP1 APPVREF
      APP1 APPVREF2
      APP1 APPRTN
      APP1 APPRTN2
      APP2 APP3
      APP2 APPVREF
      APP2 APPVREF2
      APP2 APPRTN
      APP2 APPRTN2
      APP3 APPVREF
      APP3 APPVREF2
      APP3 APPRTN
      APP3 APPRTN2

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK23. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  23. DK23 CHECK THE APP SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN 
    • Wiggle, shake, and bend small sections of the wiring harness while working from the sensor to the PCM.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      APP1 APP1
      APP2 APP2
      APP3 APP3

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    For E-Series 4.6L,
    E-Series 5.4L,
    Edge,
    Escape,
    Expedition,
    Explorer,
    F-150,
    F-Series Super Duty,
    Flex 3.5L GTDI,
    Focus,
    Fusion 2.5L,
    Fusion 3.0L,
    MKS 3.5L,
    MKT 3.5L,
    MKX,
    Motorhome / Stripped Chassis / Step Van,
    Mustang,
    Navigator,
    Taurus 3.5L GTDI, and
    Transit Connect, GO to  DK24.
    For all others, GO to  DK28.    		 ISOLATE the concern and REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  24. DK24 CHECK FOR DTCS 
    • PCM connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.

    Are DTCs P2122 and P2127 present? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DK26. GO to  DK28.
  25. DK25 INDUCE A HIGH VOLTAGE ON THE APP2 CIRCUIT 
    • PCM connector connected.
    • IPC connector connected.
    • Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
      Point A APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side Point B APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APP2 APPVREF2
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the APP2__APP_E_ (PER) PID.

    Is the Percentage greater than 95%? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new APP sensor. REFER to the appropriate Acceleration Control article to INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DK27.
  26. DK26 SIMULATE THE OPPOSITE SIGNAL 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
      Point A APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side Point B APP Sensor Connector, Harness Side
      APPVREF2 APP1
      APPVREF APP2
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the APP1 (VOLT) and APP2 (VOLT) PIDs.

    Are the voltages greater than 4.5 V? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new APP sensor. REFER to the appropriate Acceleration Control article to INSTALL a new accelerator pedal.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DK28.
  27. DK27 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the IPC connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the IPC connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to the appropriate Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes article.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  28. DK28 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.
    • Verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM. The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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