
14 - 38
 FUEL SYSTEM 
• 
Fig.
 17 Ignition Coil—5.9L
 HDC-Gas
 Engine 
SHIFT INDICATOR-PCM
 OUTPUT 
 Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions have 
an Up-Shift indicator lamp. The lamp is controlled 
by the powertrain control module (PCM). The lamp  illuminates on the instrument panel to indicate when 
the driver should shift to the next highest gear for 
best fuel economy. The PCM will turn the lamp off  after 3 to 5 seconds if the shift of gears is not per
formed. The up-shift light will remain off until vehi cle stops accelerating and is brought back to range of 
up-shift light operation. This will also happen if ve
hicle is shifted into fifth gear.  The indicator lamp is normally illuminated when 
the ignition switch is turned on and it is turned off 
when the engine is started up. With the engine run
ning, the lamp is turned on/off depending upon en
gine speed and load. 
SPEED
 CONTROL-PCM
 OUTPUT 
 Speed control operation is regulated by the power-
train control module (PCM). The PCM controls the 
vacuum to the throttle actuator through the speed 
control vacuum and vent solenoids. Refer to Group 
8H for Speed Control Information. 
TACHOMETER—PCM
 OUTPUT 
 The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies en
gine rpm values to the instrument cluster tachome ter. Refer to Group 8E for tachometer information. 
OPEN
 LOOP/CLOSED LOOP MODES
 OF 
OPERATION 
As input signals to the powertrain control module 
(PCM) change, the PCM adjusts its response to the 
output devices. For example, the PCM must calculate 
different injector pulse width and ignition timing for 
idle than it does for wide open throttle (WOT). There 
are several different modes of operation that deter
mine how the PCM responds to the various input sig
 nals. 
 MODES 
• Open Loop 
• Closed Loop  During Open Loop modes, the powertrain control 
module (PCM) receives input signals and responds 
only according to preset PCM programming. Input 
from the oxygen (02) sensor(s) is not monitored dur
ing Open Loop modes. 
During Closed Loop modes, the PCM will monitor 
the oxygen (02) sensor input. This input indicates to 
the PCM whether or not the calculated injector pulse  width results in the ideal air-fuel ratio. This ratio is  14.7 parts air-to-1 part fuel. By monitoring the ex
haust oxygen content through the 02 sensor, the 
PCM can fine tune the injector pulse width. This is  done to achieve optimum fuel economy combined 
with low emission engine performance. 
The fuel injection system has the following modes 
of operation: 
• Ignition switch ON  • Engine start-up (crank) 
• Engine warm-up 
• Idle 
• Cruise  • Acceleration 
• Deceleration 
• Wide open throttle (WOT) 
• Ignition switch OFF  The ignition switch On, engine start-up (crank), 
engine warm-up, acceleration, deceleration and wide 
open throttle modes are Open Loop modes. The idle  and cruise modes, (with the engine at operating tem
perature) are Closed Loop modes. 
IGNITION
 SWITCH
 (KEY-ON)
 MODE 
 This is an Open Loop mode. When the fuel system 
is activated by the ignition switch, the following ac
tions occur: 
• The powertrain control module (PCM) pre-posi-
tions the idle air control (IAC) motor.  • The PCM determines atmospheric air pressure 
from the MAP sensor input to determine basic fuel  strategy. 
• The PCM monitors the engine coolant temperature  sensor input. The PCM modifies fuel strategy based 
on this input. 
• Intake manifold charge air temperature sensor in
put is monitored. 
• Throttle position sensor (TPS) is monitored.  • The auto shut down (ASD) relay is energized by 
the PCM for approximately three seconds.  • The fuel pump is energized through the fuel pump 
relay by the PCM. The fuel pump will operate for ap
proximately one second unless the engine is operat ing or the starter motor is engaged. 
• The 02 sensor(s) heater element is energized 
through the fuel pump relay. The 02 sensor(s) input   

• 
FUEL SYSTEM
 14 - 39 is not used by the PCM to calibrate air-fuel ratio 
during this mode of operation, 
• The up-shift indicator light is illuminated (manual 
transmission only). 
ENGINE
 START-UP
 MODE 
 This is an Open Loop mode. The following actions 
occur when the starter motor is engaged. 
The powertrain control module (PCM) receives in
puts from: 
• Battery voltage 
• Engine coolant temperature sensor • Crankshaft position sensor 
• Intake manifold charge air temperature sensor  • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 
• Throttle position sensor (TPS) 
• Starter motor relay  • Camshaft position sensor signal  The PCM monitors the crankshaft position sensor. 
If the PCM does not receive a crankshaft position  sensor signal within 3 seconds of cranking the en
gine,
 it will shut down the fuel injection system. 
The fuel pump is activated by the PCM through 
the fuel pump relay. 
Voltage is applied to the fuel injectors with the 
PCM. The PCM will then control the injection se quence and injector pulse width by turning the 
ground circuit to each individual injector on and off. 
The PCM determines the proper ignition timing ac
cording to input received from the crankshaft posi
tion sensor. 
ENGINE
 WARM-UP
 MODE  This is an Open Loop mode. During engine warm-
up,
 the powertrain control module (PCM) receives in
puts from: 
• Battery voltage  • Crankshaft position sensor 
• Engine coolant temperature sensor 
• Intake manifold charge air temperature sensor  • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 
• Throttle position sensor (TPS)  • Camshaft position sensor signal (in the distributor) 
• Park/Neutral switch (gear indicator signal—auto, 
trans,
 only) 
• Air conditioning select signal (if equipped) 
• Air conditioning request signal (if equipped)  Based on these inputs the following occurs: 
• Voltage is applied to the fuel injectors with the 
powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM will 
then control the injection sequence and injector pulse 
width by turning the ground circuit to each individ ual injector on and off. 
• The PCM adjusts engine idle speed through the 
idle air control (IAC) motor and adjusts ignition tim
ing.  • The PCM operates the A/C compressor clutch 
through the clutch relay. This is done if A/C has 
been selected by the vehicle operator and requested  by the A/C thermostat. 
• If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the up
shift light is operated by the PCM. 
« When engine has reached operating temperature, 
the PCM will begin monitoring 02 sensor(s) input. 
The system will then leave the warm-up mode and  go into closed loop operation. 
IDLE
 MODE 
 When the engine is at operating temperature, this 
is a Closed Loop mode. At idle speed, the powertrain  control module (PCM) receives inputs from: 
Air conditioning select signal (if equipped) 
• Air conditioning request signal (if equipped) 
• Battery voltage 
• Crankshaft position sensor 
• Engine coolant temperature sensor  • Intake manifold charge air temperature sensor 
• Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 
• Throttle position sensor (TPS) 
• Camshaft position sensor signal (in the distributor) 
® Battery voltage 
• Park/Neutral switch (gear indicator signal—Auto, 
trans,
 only)  • Oxygen sensor 
Based on these inputs, the following occurs: 
• Voltage is applied to the fuel injectors with the 
powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM will 
then control injection sequence and injector pulse 
width by turning the ground circuit to each individ ual injector on and off. 
• The PCM monitors the 02 sensor(s) input and ad
justs air-fuel ratio by varying injector pulse width. It  also adjusts engine idle speed through the idle air 
control (IAC) motor.  • The PCM adjusts ignition timing by increasing and decreasing spark advance. 
• The PCM operates the A/C compressor clutch 
through the clutch relay. This happens if A/C has 
been selected by the vehicle operator and requested 
by the A/C thermostat. 
CRUISE
 MODE 
 When the engine is at operating temperature, this 
is a Closed Loop mode. At cruising speed, the power-
train control module (PCM) receives inputs from: 
• Air conditioning select signal (if equipped) 
• Air conditioning request signal (if equipped) 
• Battery voltage  • Engine coolant temperature sensor 
• Crankshaft position sensor 
• Intake manifold charge air temperature sensor  • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 
• Throttle position sensor (TPS) 
• Camshaft position sensor signal (in the distributor)   

• 
FUEL
 SYSTEM
 14-45 (12) Inspect accelerator cable, transmission throt
tle cable (if equipped) and cruise control cable con
nections (if equipped). Check their connections to the 
throttle arm of throttle body for any binding or re strictions (Fig. 8). 
Fig.
 8
 Throttle
 Body
 Cables—Typical 
(13) If equipped with vacuum brake booster, verify 
that vacuum booster hose is firmly connected to fit
ting on intake manifold. Also check connection to 
brake vacuum booster. 
(14) Inspect the air cleaner inlet and air filter ele
ment for dirt or restrictions. 
(15) Inspect radiator grille area, radiator fins and 
air conditioning condenser for restrictions.  (16) Verify that the intake manifold charge air 
temperature sensor wire connector is firmly con nected to harness connector (Figs. 9 or 10). 
Fig.
 9 Air
 Temperature
 Sensor—3.9L
 (V-6)
 Engine 
(17) Verify that MAP sensor electrical connector is 
firmly connected to MAP sensor (Fig. 11). Also verify 
that rubber L-shaped fitting from MAP sensor to the 
throttle body is firmly connected (Fig. 12). 
(18) Verify that fuel injector wire harness connec
tors are firmly connected to injectors in the correct 
 Fig.
 10 Air
 Temperature
 Sensor—5.2U5.9L
 (V-8) 
Engines 
 MANIFOLD
 ABSOLUTE 
Fig.
 11 MAP Sensor—Typical 
order. Each harness connector is numerically tagged 
with the injector number (INJ 1, INJ 2 etc.) of its 
corresponding fuel injector and cylinder number. 
(19) Verify harness connectors are firmly con
nected to idle air control (IAC) motor, throttle posi
tion sensor (TPS) and manifold absolute pressure  (MAP) sensor (Fig. 11). 
(20) Verify that wire harness connector is firmly 
connected to the engine coolant temperature sensor  (Fig. 13). 
(21) Raise and support the vehicle. 
(22) Verify that oxygen sensor wire connector (or 
connectors) are firmly connected to the sensor (or  sensors). Inspect sensor(s) and connector(s) for damage (Figs. 14 or 15).   

• 
FUEL
 SYSTEM
 14 - 87 
ENGINE
 WARM-UP 
• The PCM may start the air intake heater post-heat 
cycle depending on intake air temperature. If manifold  air temperature was at or below 15°C (59°F) when the 
ignition switch was turned on, the cycle is started. 
• If intake manifold air temperature is below 32°C 
 (90°F),
 the KSB solenoid will be energized through 
the air temperature switch. The solenoid remains en ergized until the air temperature switch opens. The 
switch opens when intake manifold air temperature 
is above 32°C (90°F). 
• If the coolant temperature is below 16°C (60° F), 
the transmission will not be allowed to enter over drive (automatic transmission). 
• The PCM will turn on the water-in-fuel lamp if a  signal is received from the water-in-fuel sensor. 
CRUISE
 OR
 IDLE 
• The PCM monitors intake manifold air tempera
ture through the charge temperature sensor input.  • If intake manifold air temperature is below 32°C 
(90°F),
 the KSB solenoid will be energized through 
the air temperature switch. The solenoid remains en ergized until the air temperature switch opens. The switch opens when intake manifold air temperature 
is above 32°C (90°F). 
• The air intake heater post-heat cycle will be com
pleted, if it is not already over. 
• The vehicle speed sensor, engine speed sensor and 
throttle position sensor inputs are used to control 
transmission overdrive operation. 
• If the coolant temperature is below 16° C (60° F), 
the transmission will not be allowed to enter over drive (automatic transmission). 
• If the transmission thermo-switch is open, the 
transmission will not be allowed to enter into over
drive (automatic transmission). If the switch opens 
when the vehicle is in overdrive, the transmission 
will be downshifted. The transmission thermo-switch  opens at 134°C (273°F). 
• The thermo-switch will close once the transmission 
fluid temperature drops to 116°C (240°F).  • The PCM will turn on the water-in-fuel lamp if a signal is received from the water-in-fuel sensor. 
ACCELERATION 
• The vehicle speed sensor, engine speed sensor and 
throttle position sensor inputs are used to control 
transmission overdrive operation. 
• If the coolant temperature is below 16° C (60° F), 
the transmission will not be allowed to enter over
drive (automatic transmission). 
• If intake manifold air temperature is below 32°C 
 (90°F),
 the KSB solenoid will be energized through 
the air temperature switch. The solenoid remains en ergized until the air temperature switch opens. The 
switch opens when intake manifold air temperature 
is above 32°C (90°F).  • If the transmission thermo-switch is open, the 
transmission will not be allowed to enter into over
drive (automatic transmission). If the switch opens 
when the vehicle is in overdrive, the transmission 
will be downshifted. The transmission thermo-switch  opens at 134°C (273°F). The thermo-switch will close 
once the transmission fluid temperature drops to  116°C (240°F). 
• The PCM will turn on the water-in-fuel lamp if a 
signal is received from the water-in-fuel sensor. 
• If the speed control system resume/accelerate func
tion is being used, the PCM will only allow the vehi
cle to accelerate at a predetermined rate. If a speed 
control has been set and the resume/accelerate but
ton is momentarily pushed in, the PCM will increase 
vehicle speed by two miles per hour. 
• If the brakes are applied, the PCM will disable the 
speed control. 
DECELERATION 
• The vehicle speed sensor, engine speed sensor and 
throttle position sensor inputs are used to control 
transmission overdrive operation. 
• If the coolant temperature is below 16° C (60° F), 
the transmission will not be allowed to enter over drive (automatic transmission). 
• If the transmission thermo-switch is open, the trans
mission will not be allowed to enter into overdrive (au
tomatic transmission). If the switch opens when the 
vehicle is in overdrive, the transmission will be down shifted. The transmission thermo-switch opens at 134°C (273°F). The thermo-switch will close once the transmis
sion fluid temperature drops to 116°C (240°F). 
• The PCM will turn on the water-in-fuel lamp if a 
signal is received from the water-in-fuel sensor. 
• If intake manifold air temperature is below 32°C 
 (90°F),
 the KSB solenoid will be energized through 
the air temperature switch. The solenoid remains en ergized until the air temperature switch opens. The 
switch opens when intake manifold air temperature 
is above 32°C (90°F). 
• If the speed control system coast/set function is be
ing used, the PCM will only allow the vehicle to de celerate at a predetermined rate. If the coast/set 
switch is pushed while the system is operating, the 
PCM will set speed control to the rate the vehicle is 
traveling at when the switch is released.  • If the brakes are applied, the PCM will disable the speed control. 
IGNITION SWITCH
 OFF 
• When the ignition switch is turned to the off posi
tion, the PCM still receives battery voltage through 
the battery input. Battery voltage is needed to keep 
PCM memory alive. The PCM memory stores diag nostic trouble code (DTC) messages and the mini
mum TPS value from the previous key-on.   

2i
 - 4
 EMISSION
 CONTROL
 SYSTEMS 
• 
VACUUM
 HOSE
 ROUTING
 SCHEMATICS 
The following vacuum hose routing schematics 
are used
 as
 examples only.
 If
 there
 are any
 differ
ences between these schematics
 and the
 Vehicle 
Emission Control Information (VECI) label schemat
ics,
 those shown
 on the
 VECI label should
 be
 used. 
ENGINE
 VACUUM
 SCHEMATIC-3.9U5.2L/5.9L
 LDC
 ENGINES 
TO ATMOSPHERE 
 i 
 TRANSDUCER 
FUEL
 TANK 
PRESSURE
 RELIEF 
ROLLOVER VALVE 
W/ORIFICE 
EVAP 
CANISTER 
TO CLIMATE CONTROL, 
CRUISE
 CONTROL, 
 4WD
 AXLE 
(WHEN
 EQUIPPED)  INTAKE
 MANIFOLD
 ORIFICE  ENGINE 
VALVE 
COVER  FUEL PRESSURE 
REGULATOR 
 M 
P 
 = MANIFOLD VACUUM 
= PORTED VACUUM 
"8^ 
 EGR
 VALVE 
EVAP PURGE  SOLENOID  MAP 
SENSOR 
CHECK VALVE  W/ORIFICE 
 CRANKCASE 
BREATHER 
TO 
AIR 
CLEANER 
ENGINE  VALVE 
COVER  TO BRAKE 
BOOSTER  FRONT
 OF
 VEHICLE 
 J9325-13