Pinpoint Test HK: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT): Introduction

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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: Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 1 (VCT11) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit	Pin
VCT11 (Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 1)	2
VPWR (Vehicle Power)	1

Fig 2: Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 2 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit	Pin
VCT12 (Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 2)	2
VPWR (Vehicle Power)	1

Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector - For PCM Connector Views

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Harness Side

Circuit	Pin
VCT11 (Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 1)	E5
VCT12 (Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 Solenoid 2)	E1