PINPOINT TEST DV: Throttle Body Assembly Electronic Throttle Control (ETC): Introduction

WARNING: SUBSTANTIAL OPENING AND CLOSING TORQUE IS APPLIED BY THIS SYSTEM. TO PREVENT INJURY, BE CAREFUL TO KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THROTTLE MECHANISM WHEN ACTUATED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

electronic throttle body (ETB) (9F991)
electronic throttle body throttle position sensor (ETBTPS) (9E928)
harness circuits: ETCRTN, ETCREF, TP1, TP2, TACM+, and TACM-
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Actuator Control Motor (ETBTACM) Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES .

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR PINS REFERENCE CHART

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
Crown Victoria, E-Series 6.8L, Grand Marquis, Town Car	170 PIN	E66 E59 B35, B36 B47, B48, B49, B50 E51 E34 E60 E61	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
E-Series 4.6L, E-Series 5.4L	190-PIN	E59 E60 B67, B68 B22, B69, B70 E51 E34 E45 E44	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Expedition, Focus, Navigator, Transit Connect	190-PIN	E59 E60 B67, B68 B69, B70 E51 E34 E45 E44	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Explorer, F-150 3.7L	190-PIN	E57 E61 B67, B68 B50, B69, B70 E51 E34 E58 E41	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
F-150 6.2L, F-150 5.0L	190-PIN	E9 E8 B67, B68 B50, B69, B70 E67 E68 E10 E39	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
F-150 3.5L	198 PIN	E7 E31 B101, B102, B103 B96, B97, B98, B99 E91 E86 E52 E68	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
F-Series Super Duty, Mustang 5.4L, Mustang 5.0L	190-PIN	E9 E8 B67, B68 B69, B70 E67 E68 E10 E39	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Fiesta	128 PIN	E28 E4 B11, B12, B8 B35, B36, B47, B48 E36 E48 E27 E16	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Flex 4V 3.5L, MKS 3.7L, MKT 3.7L, Taurus 4V 3.5L	190-PIN	E66 E59 B51, B52, B53 B67, B68, B69, B70 E51 E34 E60 E61	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Flex GTDI 3.5L, MKS 3.5L, MKT 3.5L, Taurus GTDI 3.5L	190-PIN	E57 E61 B35, B36, B51 B67, B68, B69, B70 E51 E34 E58 E41	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
Fusion 3.5L, MKZ	140 PIN	E66 E59 B51, B52 B67, B68, B69 E51 E34 E60 E61	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1
All other vehicles	190-PIN	E57 E61 B67, B68 B69, B70 E51 E34 E58 E41	ETCREF ETCRTN VPWR PWRGND TACM- TACM+ TP2 TP1