Pinpoint Tests AK: Turbocharger Actuator and Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid: Introduction

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NOTE: Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

harness circuits: VPWR, TCWRVS and VGTC
turbocharger actuator (9J559)
turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Actuator Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 3: Identifying Powertrain Control Module-E (PCM-E) Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.