charges when the PCM supplies a ground. By switch-
ing the ground path on and off, the PCM regulates
ignition timing.
The sensors and switches that provide inputs to the
powertrain control module (PCM) comprise the En-
gine Control System. It is also comprised of the PCM
Outputs (engine control devices that the are operated
by the PCM).
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
The powertrain control module (PCM) tests many
of its own input and output circuits. If a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) is found in a major system, this
information is stored in the PCM memory. Refer to
On-Board Diagnostics in the MFI SystemÐGeneral
Diagnosis section of this group for DTC information.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
The PCM operates the fuel system. The PCM was
formerly referred to as the SBEC or engine control-
ler. The PCM is a pre-programmed, dual micropro-
cessor digital computer. It regulates ignition timing,
air-fuel ratio, emission control devices, charging sys-
tem, speed control, air conditioning compressor
clutch engagement and idle speed. The PCM can
adapt its programming to meet changing operating
conditions.
On XJ models, the PCM is located in the engine
compartment next to the air cleaner (Fig. 1). On YJ
models, the PCM is located in the engine compart-
ment behind the windshield washer fluid reservoir
(Fig. 2).
The PCM receives input signals from various
switches and sensors. Based on these inputs, the
PCM regulates various engine and vehicle operations
through different system components. These compo-
nents are referred to as PCM Outputs. The sensors
and switches that provide inputs to the PCM are con-
sidered PCM Inputs.The PCM adjusts ignition timing based upon in-
puts it receives from sensors that react to: engine
rpm, manifold absolute pressure, coolant tempera-
ture, throttle position, transmission gear selection
(automatic transmission), vehicle speed and the
brake switch.
The PCM adjusts idle speed based on inputs it re-
ceives from sensors that react to: throttle position,
vehicle speed, transmission gear selection, coolant
temperature and from inputs it receives from the air
conditioning clutch switch and brake switch.
Based on inputs that it receives, the PCM adjusts
ignition coil dwell. The PCM also adjusts the gener-
ator charge rate through control of the generator
field and provides speed control operation.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Inputs:
²Generator output
²A/C request (if equipped with factory A/C)
²A/C select (if equipped with factory A/C)
²Auto shut down (ASD) sense
²Intake air temperature sensor
²Battery voltage
²Brake switch
²Engine coolant temperature sensor
²Crankshaft position sensor
²Ignition circuit sense (ignition switch in run posi-
tion)
²Manifold absolute pressure sensor
²Overdrive/override switch
²Oxygen sensor
²Park/neutral switch (auto. trans. only)
²SCI receive (DRB scan tool connection)
²Speed control resume switch
²Speed control set switch
²Speed control on/off switch
²Camshaft position sensor signal
²Throttle position sensor
²Vehicle speed sensor
²Sensor return
²Power ground
Fig. 1 PCM LocationÐXJ Models
Fig. 2 PCM LocationÐYJ Models
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(3) Lower the vehicle.
PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH
Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for park neutral
switch service.
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCHÐ2.5L
ENGINE ONLY
The power steering pressure switch is installed in
the power steering high pressure hose (Figs. 11 or
12).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
power steering pressure switch.
(2) Place a small container or shop towel beneath
the switch to collect any excess fluid.
(3) Remove the switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the power steering switch.
(2) Connect the electrical connector to the switch.(3) Check power steering fluid and add as neces-
sary.
(4) Start the engine and again check power steer-
ing fluid. Add fluid if necessary.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
On XJ models, the PCM is located in the engine
compartment next to the air cleaner (Fig. 13). On YJ
models, the PCM is located in the engine compart-
ment behind the windshield washer fluid reservoir
(Fig. 14).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
(2) YJ Models Only: Remove the windshield
washer fluid tank.
(3) Loosen the 60-Way connector mounting bolt
(Figs. 13 or 14).
(4) Remove the electrical connector by pulling
straight back.
(5) Remove the three PCM mounting bolts.
(6) Remove PCM.
Fig. 11 Power Steering Pressure SwitchÐYJ Models
Fig. 12 Power Steering Pressure SwitchÐXJ Models
Fig. 13 PCM LocationÐXJ Models
Fig. 14 PCM LocationÐYJ Models
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INSTALLATION
(1) After the PCM electrical connector has been
separated from the PCM, inspect the pins for corro-
sion, being spread apart, bent or misaligned. Also in-
spect the pin heights in the connector. If the pin
heights are different, this would indicate a pin has
separated from the connector. Repair as necessary.
(2) Install PCM. Tighten three mounting bolts to 1
Nzm (9 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage 60-way connector into PCM. Tighten
connector mounting bolt to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) YJ Models: Install windshield washer fluid
tank.
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS
Refer to the Fuel Delivery System section of this
group for removal/installation procedures.
THROTTLE BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect air cleaner hose from throttle body.
(3) Disconnect idle air control motor and throttle
position sensor wire connectors.
(4) Disconnect accelerator cable, throttle cable (au-
tomatic transmission) and speed control cable (if
equipped) from throttle arm (Fig. 15).
(5) Remove throttle body mounting bolts, throttle
body and gasket. Discard old gasket (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install throttle body and new gasket. Tighten
throttle body mounting bolts to 12 Nzm (9 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Connect idle air control motor and throttle po-
sition sensor wire connectors.
(3) Connect throttle linkage to throttle arm.CAUTION: When the automatic transmission throttle
cable is connected, it MUST be adjusted.
(4) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
connect and adjust the transmission line pressure ca-
ble. Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for adjustment
procedure.
(5) Install air cleaner hose to throttle body.
(6) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
The TPS is mounted to the throttle body (Figs. 17
or 18).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
(2) Remove TPS mounting bolts.
(3) Remove TPS.
INSTALLATION
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides
into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 19). The TPS must be
installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. (If
Fig. 16 Throttle
BodyÐRemoval/InstallationÐTypical
Fig. 17 TPS LocationÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 15 Cables at Throttle Body
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Fig. 157 Fluid Filter Installation
J30RH/32RH TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL 21 - 155
charges when the PCM supplies a ground. By switch-
ing the ground path on and off, the PCM regulates
ignition timing.
The sensors and switches that provide inputs to the
powertrain control module (PCM) comprise the En-
gine Control System. It is also comprised of the PCM
Outputs (engine control devices that the are operated
by the PCM).
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
The powertrain control module (PCM) tests many
of its own input and output circuits. If a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) is found in a major system, this
information is stored in the PCM memory. Refer to
On-Board Diagnostics in the MFI SystemÐGeneral
Diagnosis section of this group for DTC information.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
The PCM operates the fuel system. The PCM was
formerly referred to as the SBEC or engine control-
ler. The PCM is a pre-programmed, dual micropro-
cessor digital computer. It regulates ignition timing,
air-fuel ratio, emission control devices, charging sys-
tem, speed control, air conditioning compressor
clutch engagement and idle speed. The PCM can
adapt its programming to meet changing operating
conditions.
On XJ models, the PCM is located in the engine
compartment next to the air cleaner (Fig. 1). On YJ
models, the PCM is located in the engine compart-
ment behind the windshield washer fluid reservoir
(Fig. 2).
The PCM receives input signals from various
switches and sensors. Based on these inputs, the
PCM regulates various engine and vehicle operations
through different system components. These compo-
nents are referred to as PCM Outputs. The sensors
and switches that provide inputs to the PCM are con-
sidered PCM Inputs.The PCM adjusts ignition timing based upon in-
puts it receives from sensors that react to: engine
rpm, manifold absolute pressure, coolant tempera-
ture, throttle position, transmission gear selection
(automatic transmission), vehicle speed and the
brake switch.
The PCM adjusts idle speed based on inputs it re-
ceives from sensors that react to: throttle position,
vehicle speed, transmission gear selection, coolant
temperature and from inputs it receives from the air
conditioning clutch switch and brake switch.
Based on inputs that it receives, the PCM adjusts
ignition coil dwell. The PCM also adjusts the gener-
ator charge rate through control of the generator
field and provides speed control operation.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Inputs:
²Generator output
²A/C request (if equipped with factory A/C)
²A/C select (if equipped with factory A/C)
²Auto shut down (ASD) sense
²Intake air temperature sensor
²Battery voltage
²Brake switch
²Engine coolant temperature sensor
²Crankshaft position sensor
²Ignition circuit sense (ignition switch in run posi-
tion)
²Manifold absolute pressure sensor
²Overdrive/override switch
²Oxygen sensor
²Park/neutral switch (auto. trans. only)
²SCI receive (DRB scan tool connection)
²Speed control resume switch
²Speed control set switch
²Speed control on/off switch
²Camshaft position sensor signal
²Throttle position sensor
²Vehicle speed sensor
²Sensor return
²Power ground
Fig. 1 PCM LocationÐXJ Models
Fig. 2 PCM LocationÐYJ Models
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(3) Lower the vehicle.
PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH
Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for park neutral
switch service.
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCHÐ2.5L
ENGINE ONLY
The power steering pressure switch is installed in
the power steering high pressure hose (Figs. 11 or
12).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
power steering pressure switch.
(2) Place a small container or shop towel beneath
the switch to collect any excess fluid.
(3) Remove the switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the power steering switch.
(2) Connect the electrical connector to the switch.(3) Check power steering fluid and add as neces-
sary.
(4) Start the engine and again check power steer-
ing fluid. Add fluid if necessary.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
On XJ models, the PCM is located in the engine
compartment next to the air cleaner (Fig. 13). On YJ
models, the PCM is located in the engine compart-
ment behind the windshield washer fluid reservoir
(Fig. 14).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
(2) YJ Models Only: Remove the windshield
washer fluid tank.
(3) Loosen the 60-Way connector mounting bolt
(Figs. 13 or 14).
(4) Remove the electrical connector by pulling
straight back.
(5) Remove the three PCM mounting bolts.
(6) Remove PCM.
Fig. 11 Power Steering Pressure SwitchÐYJ Models
Fig. 12 Power Steering Pressure SwitchÐXJ Models
Fig. 13 PCM LocationÐXJ Models
Fig. 14 PCM LocationÐYJ Models
14 - 58 FUEL SYSTEMJ
INSTALLATION
(1) After the PCM electrical connector has been
separated from the PCM, inspect the pins for corro-
sion, being spread apart, bent or misaligned. Also in-
spect the pin heights in the connector. If the pin
heights are different, this would indicate a pin has
separated from the connector. Repair as necessary.
(2) Install PCM. Tighten three mounting bolts to 1
Nzm (9 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage 60-way connector into PCM. Tighten
connector mounting bolt to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) YJ Models: Install windshield washer fluid
tank.
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS
Refer to the Fuel Delivery System section of this
group for removal/installation procedures.
THROTTLE BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect air cleaner hose from throttle body.
(3) Disconnect idle air control motor and throttle
position sensor wire connectors.
(4) Disconnect accelerator cable, throttle cable (au-
tomatic transmission) and speed control cable (if
equipped) from throttle arm (Fig. 15).
(5) Remove throttle body mounting bolts, throttle
body and gasket. Discard old gasket (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install throttle body and new gasket. Tighten
throttle body mounting bolts to 12 Nzm (9 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Connect idle air control motor and throttle po-
sition sensor wire connectors.
(3) Connect throttle linkage to throttle arm.CAUTION: When the automatic transmission throttle
cable is connected, it MUST be adjusted.
(4) If equipped with an automatic transmission,
connect and adjust the transmission line pressure ca-
ble. Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for adjustment
procedure.
(5) Install air cleaner hose to throttle body.
(6) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
The TPS is mounted to the throttle body (Figs. 17
or 18).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect TPS electrical connector.
(2) Remove TPS mounting bolts.
(3) Remove TPS.
INSTALLATION
The throttle shaft end of the throttle body slides
into a socket in the TPS (Fig. 19). The TPS must be
installed so that it can be rotated a few degrees. (If
Fig. 16 Throttle
BodyÐRemoval/InstallationÐTypical
Fig. 17 TPS LocationÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 15 Cables at Throttle Body
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