output voltage to the PCM varies from approximately
0.5 volt at minimum throttle opening (idle) to a max-
imum of 3.7 volts at wide open throttle.
Along with inputs from other sensors, the PCM
uses TPS input to determine current engine operat-
ing conditions. The PCM also adjusts fuel injector
pulse width and ignition timing based on these
inputs.
VEHICLE SPEED AND DISTANCE—PCM INPUT
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle speed output sensor is located in the
transmission (Fig. 12).
OPERATION
The transaxle control module (TCM) supplies the
vehicle speed signal to the PCM based on the output
shaft speed. The PCM sends a 5 volt signal to the
TCM. The TCM switches this signal to a ground, and
then opens the circuit at a rate of 8000 pulses per
mile. When the PCM counts 8000 pulses, the PCM
assumes the vehicle has traveled one mile. The out-
put speed sensor is located on the side of the tran-
saxle (Fig. 12).
The speed and distance signals, along with a closed
throttle signal from the TPS, determine if a closed
throttle deceleration or normal idle condition (vehicle
stopped) exists. Under deceleration conditions, the
PCM adjusts the idle air control motor to maintain a
desired MAP value. Under idle conditions, the PCM
adjusts the idle air control motor to maintain a
desired engine speed.
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY—PCM
OUTPUT
DESCRIPTION
The ASD relay and fuel pump relay are located in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) near the Air
Cleaner (Fig. 13). The inside top of the PDC cover
has a label showing relay and fuse location. They are
ISO relays.
OPERATION
The PCM operates the Automatic Shut Down
(ASD) relay and fuel pump relay through one ground
path. The PCM operates them by switching the
ground path for the relays on and off.
The ASD relay connects battery voltage to the fuel
injectors and ignition coil. The fuel pump relay con-
nects battery voltage to the fuel pump.
The PCM turns the ground path off when the igni-
tion switch is in the Off position. Both relays are off.
When the ignition switch is in the On or Crank posi-
tion, the PCM monitors the crankshaft position sen-
sor
and
camshaft
position
sensor
signals
to
determine engine speed. If the PCM does not receive
a crankshaft position sensor signal and camshaft
position sensor signal when the ignition switch is in
the Run position, it de-energizes both relays. When
the relays are de-energized, battery voltage is not
supplied to the fuel injectors, ignition coil and fuel
pump.
Fig. 11 Throttle Position Sensor—2.5L Engine
1 – THROTTLE BODY
2 – THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Fig. 12 Output Speed Semsor— Automatic
Transaxle
1 – OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
2 – PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH (BLACK)
3 – TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH
JX
FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)