Pinpoint Test DT: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor: Introduction

WARNING: CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, REFER TO FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ARTICLE . FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONNECTOR

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
F-Super Duty	170 Pin	E42	PSP
Focus	190-Pin	T29	PSP
All other vehicles	190-Pin	B15	PSP

Fig 2: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Voltage And Resistance Characteristic Graph

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.