Pinpoint Test A: No Start: Introduction

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 31 other vehicles, including the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 2015 Lincoln MKX, 2015 Lincoln MKT, and 2015 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: STOP THIS TEST AT THIS TEST AT THE FIRST SIGN OF A FUEL LEAK AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED.
NO OPEN FLAME. NO SMOKING DURING FUEL DELIVERY CHECKS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

spark (as related to electronic engine control)
PCM (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Throttle Body Throttle Position Sensor (ETBTPS) Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
E-Series, Explorer GTDI 3.5L, F-Series Super Duty 6.8L, Flex GTDI 3.5L, MKS 3.5L, MKT 3.5L, Motorhome/Stripped Chassis/Step Van, Taurus GTDI 3.5L	A	3 2	ETCRTN ETCREF
Escape/Kuga 1.6L, Fiesta 1.6L, Fusion 1.6L, Transit Connect 1.6L	B	2 6	ETCRTN ETCREF
Fiesta 1.0L, Focus 1.0L, Fusion 1.5L	B	3 1	ETCRTN ETCREF
All other vehicles	C	4 5	ETCRTN ETCREF

Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Pin	Circuit
13	FEPS (Flash EEPROM Programming Signal)