Pinpoint Test DV: Throttle Body Assembly ETC: Introduction: Notes

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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.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

Electronic throttle body (ETB) (9F991)
Harness circuits: ETCRTN, ETCREF, TP1, TP2, TACM+, and TACM-
Powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.