PINPOINT TEST DK: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor: Introduction

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Do not disconnect, disable, or touch the high voltage cables, components, or wiring during the module reprogramming procedure because high voltage is present. The high voltage warning labels containing the high voltage symbol are located on each high voltage component. High voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor (9F836)
harness circuits: ETCRTN, SIGRTN, ETCREF, APPS1, APPS2, APPS3
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Pin	Circuit
1	ETCRTN2 (Electronic Throttle Control Return 2)
6	ETCREF2 (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage 2)
8	APPS3 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 3)
5	APPS2 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2)
2	APPS1 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1)
3	ETCRTN1 (Electronic Throttle Control Return 1)
7	ETCREF1 (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage 1)

Fig 2: Identifying 150 Pin PCM Harness Connectors/Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Pin	Circuit
B35, B36	VPWR (Vehicle Power)
B18	ETCRTN2 (Electronic Throttle Control Return 2)
B6	ETCRTN1 (Electronic Throttle Control Return 1)
B16	ETCREF2 (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage 2)
B4	ETCREF1 (Electronic Throttle Control Reference Voltage 1)
B28	APPS3 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 3)
B17	APPS2 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2)
B5	APPS1 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1)