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Diagnostic Aids

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Perform this test when directed by QUICK TEST. This test is intended to diagnose the following:

DTC P1244 is set when PCM detects voltage regulator temperature (calculated generator load frequency) falls above 97 percent. DTC P1245 is set when PCM detects voltage regulator temperature (calculated generator load frequency) falls below 6 percent. DTC P1246 is set when PCM detects voltage regulator temperature (calculated generator load frequency) has failed. Possible causes are:

Fig 1: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Connector Terminals (Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer)
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Fig 2: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Connector Terminals (Escape 2.0L & Focus)
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Fig 3: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Connector Terminals (LS & Thunderbird)
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Fig 4: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Connector Terminals (Marauder, Sable, Taurus & Windstar)
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