Pinpoint Test DV: Throttle Body Assembly Electronic Throttle Control (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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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.