
GROUND DISTRIBUTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section identifies the vehicle grounds, splices
connected to each ground, and the components con-
nected to each ground. Refer to the appropriate sec-
tion of the wiring diagrams for circuit descriptions of
specific systems. Refer to sub-section 8W-90 for illus-
trations of the physical location of each ground on
the vehicle.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
G101................................8W-15-2
G102................................8W-15-2
G103................................8W-15-2
G104................................8W-15-2
G105................................8W-15-2
G106................................8W-15-3
G107................................8W-15-3
G108................................8W-15-4
G109................................8W-15-4
G201................................8W-15-5
G301................................8W-15-6
J8W-15 GROUND DISTRIBUTIONÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 15 - 1

CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
The charging system is an integral part of the bat-
tery and starting systems. Because all these systems
work in conjunction, diagnose and test them together.
Circuit A11 connects to the generator output termi-
nal and splices to fuse 1 and fuse 8 in the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC). Circuit A0 connects the
battery to the PDC.
Circuit Z0 provides ground for the generator. Cir-
cuit Z0 attaches to the right rear of the engine.
When the ignition switch is in either the START or
RUN positions, it connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in
the PDC to circuit A21. Circuit A21 splices to supply
current to the coil side of the automatic shut down
(ASD) relay. The powertrain control module (PCM)
provides ground for the relay on circuit K51. Circuit
K51 connects to cavity 51 of the PCM.
When the PCM grounds the ASD relay, contacts in-
side the relay close and connect circuit A18 from fuse
14 in the PDC to circuit A142. Circuit A142 splices to
the generator field terminal.
The PCM has an internal voltage regulator that
controls generator output. The PCM controls the gen-
erator field on circuit K20. Circuit K20 connects to
PCM cavity 20.
When the engine operates and there is current in
the generator field, the generator produces a B+ volt-
age. The generator supplies B+ voltage to the battery
through the A11 and A0 circuits.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.5L engine, cir-
cuit Z0 also connects to the battery.
²Circuit A14 from fuse 2 in the PDC supplies volt-
age to the fuse block for fuse 14.
²The ignition switch also connects circuit A1 with
circuits A41, A38, and A48.
²Circuit A21 also splices to power fuse 17 in the
fuse block.
²Circuit A21 also powers the coil side of the fuel
pump relay.
²The ASD relay supplies battery voltage for the fuel
injectors, ignition coil, and the heated oxygen sensor.
The fuel pump relay powers the fuel pump module.
²Circuit K51 also provides ground for the coil side
of the fuel pump relay.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Battery (2.5L)...........................8W-20-2
Battery (4.0L)...........................8W-20-3
PDC Fuse 1 (2.5L).......................8W-20-2
PDC Fuse 1 (4.0L).......................8W-20-3
PDC Fuse 9 (2.5L).......................8W-20-2
PDC Fuse 9 (4.0L).......................8W-20-3
Generator (2.5L).........................8W-20-2
Generator (4.0L).........................8W-20-3
Powertrain Control Module (2.5L)..............8W-20-2
Powertrain Control Module (4.0L)..............8W-20-3
J8W-20 CHARGING SYSTEMÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 20 - 1

STARTING SYSTEM
INDEX
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Diagram Index............................ 1Starting System........................... 1
STARTING SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Circuit A0 from the battery is double crimped at
the positive battery post. One branch of circuit A0
(battery positive cable) connects to the engine starter
motor. The other A0 branch supplies voltage to the
bus bar in the power distribution center (PDC).
Fuse 7 in the PDC supplies battery voltage to the
contact side of the engine starter motor relay on cir-
cuit A4. When the coil side of the engine starter mo-
tor relay energizes, the contacts close and connect
circuit A4 to circuit T40. Circuit T40 supplies battery
voltage to the starter motor solenoid.
The ignition switch supplies battery voltage to the
coil side of the starter motor relay on circuit A41
when the key is moved to the START position and
the PARK/NEUTRAL position switch is closed.
Ground for the coil side of the starter motor relay is
supplied by the case grounded PARK/NEUTRAL po-
sition switch. Circuit T41 connects the coil side of the
relay to the PARK/NEUTRAL position switch.
When the starter motor relay energizes and the
contacts close, circuit T40 supplies battery voltage to
the starter motor solenoid. Circuit A0 from the bat-
tery supplies voltage to the starter motor when the
solenoid energizes.
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
Circuit A0 from the battery is double crimped at
the positive battery post. One branch of circuit A0
(battery positive cable) connects to the battery
starter motor. The other A0 branch supplies voltage
to the buss bar in the power distribution center
(PDC).
Fuse 7 in the PDC supplies battery voltage to the
contact side of the engine starter motor relay on cir-
cuit A4. When the coil side of the engine starter mo-
tor relay energizes, the contacts close and connect
circuit A4 to circuit T40. Circuit T40 supplies battery
voltage to the starter motor solenoid.The ignition switch supplies battery voltage to the
coil side of the starter motor relay on circuit A41
when the key is moved to the START position. Cir-
cuit Z12 provides ground for the coil side of the relay.
When the starter motor relay energizes and the
contacts close, circuit T40 supplies battery voltage to
the starter motor solenoid. Circuit A0 from the bat-
tery supplies voltage to the starter motor when the
solenoid energizes.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²The Park/Neutral switch closes when the trans-
mission is in either the PARK or NEUTRAL posi-
tions.
²Circuit T41 also connects to cavity 30 of the pow-
ertrain control module (PCM). This input tells the
PCM the operator is starting the vehicle.
²Circuit A4 is double crimped at the contact side of
the starter motor relay. The A4 branch leaving the
relay powers fuse 13 in the PDC.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Battery (2.5L)...........................8W-21-2
Battery (4.0L)...........................8W-21-3
Engine Starter Motor (2.5L)..................8W-21-2
Engine Starter Motor (4.0L)..................8W-21-3
Engine Starter Motor Relay (2.5L)..............8W-21-2
Engine Starter Motor Relay (4.0L)..............8W-21-3
Ignition Switch (2.5L)......................8W-21-2
Ignition Switch (4.0L)......................8W-21-3
PDC Fuse 6 (2.5L).......................8W-21-2
PDC Fuse 6 (4.0L).......................8W-21-3
PDC Fuse 7 (2.5L).......................8W-21-2
PDC Fuse 7 (4.0L).......................8W-21-3
Powertrain Control Module (2.5L)..............8W-21-2
Powertrain Control Module (4.0L)..............8W-21-3
Park/Neutral Position Switch (2.5L).............8W-21-2
Park/Neutral Position Switch (4.0L).............8W-21-3
J8W-21 STARTING SYSTEMÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 21 - 1

FUEL/IGNITION
INDEX
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Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay............. 1
Battery Feed.............................. 1
Brake Switch Input......................... 5
Camshaft Position Sensor.................... 3
CCDBus ................................ 5
Crankshaft Position Sensor................... 3
Data Link Connector........................ 5
Diagram Index Ð2.5L Engine.................. 6
Diagram Index Ð4.0L Engine.................. 6
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor............ 3
Extended Idle Switch....................... 5
Fuel Injectors............................. 1
Fuel Pump Module......................... 2
Fuel Pump Relay.......................... 2
Heated Oxygen Sensor...................... 3Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor................... 2
Ignition Coil.............................. 2
Ignition Switch............................ 1
Intake Air Temperature Sensor................ 4
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)............... 5
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor............. 4
Park/Neutral Position Switch.................. 4
Power (Device) Ground...................... 5
Power Steering Pressure Switch............... 5
Tachometer Signal......................... 5
Throttle Position Sensor..................... 4
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid and
Relay................................. 4
Upshift Lamp............................. 5
Vehicle Speed Sensor....................... 2
IGNITION SWITCH
Circuit A1 from fuse 11 in the power distribution
center (PDC), supplies battery voltage to the ignition
switch. Depending upon position, the ignition switch
powers circuits A21, A38, A41, or A48.
START POSITION
In the START position, the ignition switch connects
circuit A1 to circuit A41. Circuit A41 connects to the
coil side of the starter motor relay.
Additionally in the START position, the case
grounded ignition switch provides ground for the
brake lamp switch and the warning lamps in the
instrument cluster.
START OR RUN POSITION
In the START or RUN position, the ignition switch
connects circuit A1 to circuit A21. Circuit A21 splices
to power fuse 17 in the fuse block and the coil side of
the Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay and the fuel
pump relay.
RUN (ONLY) POSITION
When the ignition switch is in the RUN position, it
connects circuit A1 to circuit A38. Circuit A22 splices
to power fuses 1 and 7 in the fuse block.
²Fuse 1 powers the rear wiper system on circuit
V15.
²Fuse 7 feeds the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on
circuit 236.
ACCESSORY OR RUN POSITIONS
In the ACCESSORY or RUN positions, the ignition
switch connects circuit A1 to circuit A48. Circuit A48
connects to a bus bar in the fuse block that feeds
fuses 2, 5, and 8.
AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN (ASD) RELAY
When the ignition switch is in either the START or
RUN positions, it connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in
the Power Distribution Center (PDC) to circuit A21.
Circuit A21 supplies battery voltage to the coil side of
the Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay. The Power-
train Control Module (PCM) provides ground for the
relay on circuit K51. Circuit K51 connects to cavity 51
of the PCM.
When the PCM grounds the ASD relay, contacts
inside the relay close and connect circuit A18 from
fuse 14 in the PDC to circuit A142. Circuit A142
splices to the generator field terminal, fuel injectors,
and ignition coil. Circuit A142 also connects to cavity
57 of the PCM.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²Along with supplying voltage to the coil side of the
ASD relay, circuit A21 also supplies voltage to the coil
side of the fuel pump relay.
BATTERY FEED
Circuit A14 from fuse 2 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) supplies battery voltage to cavity 3 of
the powertrain control module.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Circuit A14 also supplies power to the contact sides
of the fuel pump relay and fuse F2 in the PDC. Fuse
F2 powers circuit A18 which supplies voltage to the
contact side of the automatic shut down relay.
FUEL INJECTORS
When the Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay con-
tacts close, they connect circuits A14 and A142. Cir-
J8W-30 FUEL/IGNITIONÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 30 - 1

DIAGRAM INDEXÐ2.5L ENGINE
Component Page
Automatic Shut Down Relay.................8W-30-8
Camshaft Position Sensor..................8W-30-10
Crankshaft Position Sensor.................8W-30-11
Data Link Connector......................8W-30-12
Distributor Ignition Coil....................8W-30-12
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor............8W-30-11
Fuel Injector #1.........................8W-30-9
Fuel Injector #2.........................8W-30-9
Fuel Injector #3.........................8W-30-9
Fuel Injector #4.........................8W-30-9
Fuel Pump Relay........................8W-30-20
Fuel Tank Gauge Level Sending Unit...........8W-30-20
Fuse 2 (PDC)........................8W-30-8, 20
Fuse 6 (PDC)........................8W-30-8, 20
Fuse 11 (PDC).........................8W-30-12
Fuse 14 (PDC)..........................8W-30-8
Heated Oxygen Sensor.....................8W-30-7
Idle Air Control Motor.....................8W-30-7
Ignition Switch.......................8W-30-8, 20
Instrument Cluster....................8W-30-12, 20
Intake Air Temperature Sensor...............8W-30-11
MAP Sensor...........................8W-30-10
Powertrain Control Module........8W-30-7 thru 12, 19, 20
Power Steering Pressure Switch...............8W-30-7
Throttle Position Sensor...................8W-30-10
Vehicle Speed Sensor.....................8W-30-12
DIAGRAM INDEXÐ4.0L ENGINE
Component Page
Automatic Shut Down Relay.................8W-30-14
Camshaft Position Sensor..................8W-30-16
Crankshaft Position Sensor.................8W-30-16
Data Link Connector......................8W-30-18
Distributor Ignition Coil....................8W-30-18
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor............8W-30-17
Extended Idle Switch.....................8W-30-19
Extended Idle Switch Lamp.................8W-30-19
Fuel Injector #1.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Injector #2.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Injector #3.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Injector #4.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Injector #5.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Injector #6.........................8W-30-15
Fuel Pump Relay........................8W-30-20
Fuel Tank Gauge Level Sending Unit...........8W-30-20
Fuse 2 (PDC).......................8W-30-14, 20
Fuse 3 (Fuse Block)......................8W-30-19
Fuse 5 (PDC)..........................8W-30-19
Fuse 6 (PDC).....................8W-30-14, 19, 20
Fuse 14 (PDC).........................8W-30-14
Fuse 15 (Fuse Block).....................8W-30-19
Fuse 19 (Fuse Block).....................8W-30-19
Headlamp Switch........................8W-30-19
Heated Oxygen Sensor....................8W-30-13
Idle Air Control Motor.....................8W-30-13
Ignition Switch....................8W-30-14, 19, 20
Instrument Cluster.......................8W-30-18
Intake Air Temperature Sensor...............8W-30-17
MAP Sensor...........................8W-30-16
Powertrain Control Module............8W-30-13 thru 20
Throttle Position Sensor...................8W-30-16
Vehicle Speed Sensor.....................8W-30-18
8W - 30 - 6 8W-30 FUEL/IGNITIONÐXJ VEHICLESJ

TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
UPSHIFT LAMP
On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission,
the PCM grounds the up-shift lamp on circuit K54.
Circuit K54 connects to cavity 54 of the PCM.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SWITCH
When the 4WD switch closes, circuit Z1 provides
ground for the 4WD indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster. Circuit F87 connects to the instrument clus-
ter and supplies battery voltage to the 4WD indicator
lamp. Circuit 107 connects the indicator lamp to the
4WD switch. Circuit 106 connects the lamp to the in-
strument cluster and circuit F87.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULEÐ4.0L
ENGINE ONLY
Vehicles equipped with the 4.0L engine have elec-
tronically controlled solenoids in the automatic trans-
mission valve body.
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives
inputs from the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) on
circuit K22 and the stop lamp switch on circuit K29.
Circuit K4 connects to the TCM to provide ground for
the TPS signal. The TCM receives the transmission
output speed sensor signal on circuit T505. Circuit
A14 from fuse 2 in the Power Distribution Center
supplies battery voltage to the TCM. Circuit Z12 pro-
vides ground for the TCM.
The TCM powers the S1 solenoid on circuit T510,
the S2 solenoid on circuit T509, and the S3 solenoid
on circuit T508. Circuit Z12 provides ground for the
S1, S2, and S3 solenoids.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SOLENOID
AND RELAYÐ2.5L ENGINE ONLY
The TCC solenoid is only used on 2.5L engines
with the three-speed automatic transmissions. The
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) operates the TCC
solenoid by energizing the TCC relay.
Circuit T17 from fuse 12 in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) supplies voltage to the coil and contact
sides of the TCC relay. When the PCM provides a
ground path on circuit K54 for the coil side of the re-
lay, the relay contacts close.
When the relay contacts close, they connect circuit
T17 with circuit T22. Circuit T22 supplies battery
voltage to the case grounded TCC solenoid. Circuit
K54 connects to PCM cavity 54.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²In the RUN or START position, the ignition switch
connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in the PDC to circuit
A21.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
4-WD Indicator Lamp......................8W-31-4
4-WD Indicator Switch.....................8W-31-4
Back-Up Lamp Switch.....................8W-31-3
Fuse 2 (PDC)...........................8W-31-4
Fuse 6 (PDC).........................8W-31-2, 3
Fuse 11 (PDC)..........................8W-31-3
Fuse 12 (PDC)..........................8W-31-2
Ignition Switch........................8W-31-2, 3
Powertrain Control Module..................8W-31-2
Park/Neutral Position Switch.................8W-31-3
TCC Relay.............................8W-31-2
TCC Solenoid...........................8W-31-2
Transmission Control Module.................8W-31-2
J8W-31 TRANSMISSION CONTROLSÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 31 - 1

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
INDEX
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ABS Power Relay.......................... 1
ABS Pump Motor Relay..................... 1
ABS Warning Lamp........................ 2
Acceleration Switch......................... 1
Brake Switch Input......................... 2
Data Link Connector........................ 2Diagram Index............................ 3
General Information........................ 1
Hydraulic Control Unit....................... 2
Pump Motor Speed Sensor................... 2
Wheel Speed Sensors...................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Three fuses supply power for the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS); fuses 8 and 10 in the Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC) and fuse 7 in the fuse block. Fuses
8 and 10 in the PDC are connected directly to battery
voltage and are HOT all times. Fuse 7 in the fuse
block is HOT when the ignition switch is the RUN
Position.
In the RUN position, the ignition switch connects
circuit A1 from fuse 6 in the PDC with circuit A38.
Circuit A38 connects to a bus bar in the fuse block.
The bus bar feeds circuit B236 through fuse 7. Fuse 7
is a 2 amp fuse.
Circuit B236 connects to the coil side of the ABS
power relay and cavity 53 of the ABS control module.
Circuit Z1 provides ground for the ABS control mod-
ule. Circuit Z1 connects to cavities 1 and 19 of the
ABS control module.
Refer to group 5, Brakes for operational descrip-
tions of ABS system components.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
The all wheel anti-lock system uses four wheel
speed sensors; one for each wheel. Each sensor con-
verts wheel speed into an electrical signal that it
transmits to the ABS control module. A pair of
twisted wires connect to each sensor to provide sig-
nals to the ABS control module.
Circuits B6 and B7 provide signals to ABS control
module from right front wheel speed sensor. Circuit
B6 which provides the LOW signal connects to cavity
29 of the ABS control module. Circuit B7 connects to
cavity 47 of the module and provides the HIGH sig-
nal.
Circuits B8 and B9 provide signals to ABS control
module from left front wheel speed sensor. Circuit B8,
which provides the LOW signal, connects to cavity 30
of the ABS control module. Circuit B9 connects to
cavity 48 of the module and provides the HIGH sig-
nal.
Circuits B1 and B2 provide signals to ABS control
module from right rear wheel speed sensor. Circuit
B1 which provides the LOW signal connects to cavity45 of the ABS control module. Circuit B2 connects to
cavity 27 of the module and provides the HIGH sig-
nal.
Circuits B4 and B3 provide signals to ABS control
module from left rear wheel speed sensor. Circuit B3,
which provides the LOW signal, connects to cavity 28
of the ABS control module. Circuit B4 connects to
cavity 46 of the module and provides the HIGH sig-
nal.
ACCELERATION SWITCH
During four-wheel drive operation, the acceleration
(G) switch provides deceleration data to the ABS con-
trol module. Refer to Group 5, Brakes for additional
information.
Circuits B515, B516, and B517 connect the accel-
eration sensor to the ABS control module. Circuits
B515 and B516 provide switch states while circuit
B517 provides ground. At the ABS control module
circuit B515 connects to cavity 25, circuit B516 con-
nects to cavity 43 and circuit B517 connects to cavity
26.
ABS POWER RELAY
The ABS power relay is located in the power distri-
bution center (PDC). When the ABS module grounds
the ABS power relay on circuit B207, the relay
switches to connect circuit A20 from PDC fuse 10 to
circuit B235. Circuit B236 from fuse 7 in the fuse
block splices to feed the coil side of the ABS power
relay. Circuit B207 connects to cavity 34 of the ABS
control module.
Circuit B235 is double crimped at the ABS power
relay. One branch of circuit B235 supplies power to
the coil side of the ABS pump motor relay. The other
branch of circuit B235 splices to cavities 3 and 33 of
the ABS control module and to the hydraulic control
unit.
ABS PUMP MOTOR RELAY
The ABS pump motor relay in the power distribu-
tion center (PDC) supplies voltage to the ABS pump
motor. When the ABS power relay energizes, circuit
B235 supplies battery voltage to the coil side of the
J8W-32 ANTI-LOCK BRAKESÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 32 - 1

DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
ABS Control Module..................8W-32-4 thru 8
ABS Hydraulic Unit.......................8W-32-6
ABS Power Relay........................8W-32-4
ABS Pump Motor........................8W-32-5
ABS Pump Motor Relay....................8W-32-4
Data Link Connector......................8W-32-8
Diode................................8W-32-6
Fuse 6 (PDC)...........................8W-32-5
Fuse 7 (Fuse Block).......................8W-32-5
Fuse 7 (PDC)...........................8W-32-8
Fuse 8 (PDC)...........................8W-32-5
Fuse 10 (PDC)..........................8W-32-4
Fuse 13 (PDC)..........................8W-32-8
G-Sensor..............................8W-32-8
Ignition Switch..........................8W-32-5
Powertrain Control Module..................8W-32-8
Telltale Connector (Instrument Cluster)...........8W-32-6
Transmission Control Module.................8W-32-8
Wheel Speed Sensors......................8W-32-7
J8W-32 ANTI-LOCK BRAKESÐXJ VEHICLES 8W - 32 - 3