Pinpoint Test DM: Manifold Pressure Sensors: Introduction: Notes
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (9F479)
- manifold absolute pressure (MAP)/charge air cooler temperature (CACT) sensor (9F479)
- manifold absolute pressure and temperature (MAPT) sensor (9F479)
- turbocharger boost pressure (TCBP) sensor (9F479)
- turbocharger boost pressure (TCBP)/charge air cooler temperature (CACT) sensor (9F479)
- turbocharger inlet pressure and temperature (TCIPT) sensor (9F479)
- harness circuits: MAP, TCBP, TCIP, SIGRTN, and VREF
- PCM (12A650)
| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape/Kuga 1.6L, Escape/Kuga 2.0L, Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, MKC, MKT, Taurus, Transit Connect 1.6L |
A | 1 2 3 |
MAP SIGRTN VREF |
| Fusion 2.0L, MKZ |
C | 3 2 1 |
MAP SIGRTN VREF |
| All other vehicles | B | 1 4 2 |
MAP SIGRTN VREF |
Fig 2: Identifying Manifold Absolute Pressure/Charge Air Cooler Temperature (MAP/CACT) Sensor Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.| Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|
| 4 | MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) |
| 1 | SIGRTN (Signal Return) |
| 3 | VREF (Reference Voltage) |
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge 3.5L, F-150 3.5L, Mustang |
A | 1 4 2 |
MAP SIGRTN VREF |
| All other vehicles | B | 4 1 3 |
MAP SIGRTN VREF |
| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKC, Fiesta 1.0L |
A | 4 1 3 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
| Edge 2.0L, Fusion 1.5L |
B | 3 2 1 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
| Mustang | C | 1 2 3 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
Fig 5: Identifying Turbocharger Boost Pressure/Charge Air Cooler Temperature (TCBP/CACT) Sensor Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.| Vehicle | Connector | Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape/Kuga, Explorer 2.0L, Focus, MKT 2.0L |
A | 4 1 3 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
| Expedition, Navigator | B | 4 1 3 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
| Fiesta, Fusion, MKC, MKZ, Taurus 2.0L, Transit Connect |
C | 4 1 3 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
| All other vehicles | B | 1 4 2 |
TCBP SIGRTN VREF |
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.| Pin | Circuit |
|---|---|
| 4 | TCIP (Turbocharger Intake Pressure) |
| 1 | SIGRTN (Signal Return) |
| 3 | VREF (Reference Voltage) |

