PINPOINT TEST DT: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor: Introduction

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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

PSP sensor (3K215)
harness circuit(s): PSP, SIGRTN and VREF
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor 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

Connector	Pin	Circuit
190-PIN	T29	PSP

Fig 2: Power Steering Pressure Sensor Voltage And Pressure Graph

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.