of voltage output from the sensor is usually between
4.6 volts at sea level to as low as 0.3 volts at 26 in. of
Hg (Table 1). Barometric pressure is the pressure
exerted by the atmosphere upon an object. At sea
level on a standard day, no storm, barometric pres-
sure is 29.92 in Hg. For every 100 feet of altitude
barometric pressure drops.10 in. Hg. If a storm goes
through it can either add, high pressure, or decrease,
low pressure, from what should be present for that
altitude. You should make a habit of knowing what
the average pressure and corresponding barometric
pressure is for your area. Always use the Diagnostic
Test Procedures Manual for MAP sensor testing.
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH—PCM
INPUT
DESCRIPTION
A pressure sensing switch is located on the power
steering gear.
OPERATION
The switch (Fig. 5) provides an input to the PCM
during periods of high pump load and low engine
RPM; such as during parking maneuvers.
When power steering pump pressure exceeds 4137
kPa (600 psi), the switch is open. The PCM increases
idle air flow through the IAC motor to prevent
engine stalling. When pump pressure is low, the
switch is closed.
SENSOR RETURN—PCM INPUT
OPERATION
The sensor return circuit provides a low electrical
noise ground reference for all of the systems sensors.
The sensor return circuit connects to internal ground
circuits
within
the
Powertrain
Control
Module
(PCM).
SCI RECEIVE—PCM INPUT
OPERATION
SCI Receive is the serial data communication
receive circuit for the DRB scan tool. The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) receives data from the DRB
through the SCI Receive circuit.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR—PCM INPUT
DESCRIPTION
The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of
the throttle body (Fig. 6).
OPERATION
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) connects to the
throttle blade shaft. The TPS is a variable resistor
that provides the PCM with an input signal (voltage).
The signal represents throttle blade position. As the
position of the throttle blade changes, the resistance
of the TPS changes.
The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts DC to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
PCM) represents throttle blade position. The TPS
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
Fig. 5 Power Steering Pressure Switch
1 – POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
Fig. 6 Throttle Position Sensor—2.0L Engines
1 – TPS
2 – IAC
3 – THROTTLE CONTROL SHIELD
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FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)