1F-66
CHANGED BY
EFFECTIVE DATE
AFFECTED VIN
ENGINE CONTROLS
M162 GSL ENG SM - 2005.7
The Engine Control Module (ECM), located inside the right side kick panel, is the control center of the fuel injection
system. It constantly looks at the information from various sensors and controls the systems that affect the vehicle’s
performance. Engine rpm and air mass are used to measure the air intake quantity resulting in fuel injection metering.
The ECM also performs the diagnostic functions of the system. It can recognize operational problems, store failure code(s)
which identify the problem areas to aid the technician in making repairs.
There are no serviceable parts in the ECM. The calibrations are stored in the ECM in the Programmable Read Only
Memory (PROM).
The ECM supplies either 5 or 12 volts to power the sensors or switches. This is done through resistance in the ECM
which are so high in value that a test light will not come ON when connected to the circuit. In some cases, even an
ordinary shop voltmeter will not give and accurate reading because its resistance is too low. You must use a digital
voltmeter with a 10 Mohm input impedance to get accurate voltage readings. The ECM controls output circuits such as
the ignition coils, the fuel injectors, the fuel pump relay, the intake manifold resonance flap, the camshaft actuator, the
canister purge valve, etc., by controlling the ground circuit.
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
1. Cover
2. Plate
3. Connector
4. Flat pin
Vehicle side: No. 1-12
Engine side: No. 61-72
5. Pin
Vehicle side: No. 13-60
Engine side: No. 73-120
A. Vehicle side connector: Black
B. Engine side connector: Gray