PINPOINT TEST HK: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT): Introduction: Notes

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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

VCT solenoid (6L713) or (6B297)
spider assembly right bank (6C260) or left bank (6C261)
harness circuits: VPWR and VCT
PCM (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 11 Solenoid Connector Terminals (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 11 Solenoid Connector Terminals (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
Escape 2.0L	A	2 1	VPWR VCT11
Escape 1.6L	B	1 2	VPWR VCT11
Expedition, Navigator	C	1 2	VPWR VCT11
Explorer GTDI 3.5L, Flex GTDI 3.5L, MKS 3.5L, MKT 3.5L, Taurus GTDI 3.5L	D	1 2	VPWR VCT11
F-Series Super Duty	E	1 2	VPWR VCT11
Fiesta 1.6L, Fusion 1.5L, Fusion 1.6L	F	1 2	VPWR VCT11
All other vehicles	A	1 2	VPWR VCT11

Fig 3: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 12 Solenoid Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
Escape 2.0L	A	2 1	VPWR VCT12
Escape 1.6L	B	1 2	VPWR VCT12
Fiesta 1.6L, Fusion 1.5L, Fusion 1.6L	C	1 2	VPWR VCT12
All other vehicles	A	1 2	VPWR VCT12

Fig 4: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 21 Solenoid Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
Expedition, Navigator	A	1 2	VPWR VCT21
Explorer GTDI 3.5L, Flex GTDI 3.5L, MKS 3.5L, MKT 3.5L, Taurus GTDI 3.5L	B	1 2	VPWR VCT21
F-Series Super Duty	C	1 2	VPWR VCT21
All other vehicles	D	1 2	VPWR VCT21

Fig 5: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 22 Solenoid Connector Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Pin	Circuit
1	VPWR (Vehicle Power)
2	VCT22 (Variable Camshaft Timing 22)