KNOCK SENSORÐPCM INPUTÐ2.0L ENGINE
Refer to the Knock Sensor for 2.4/3.0/3.3/3.8L
engines under Description and Operation in the Fuel
Injection System section of group 14 for more infor-
mation.
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP
SENSOR)ÐPCM INPUTÐ2.0L ENGINE
Refer to the Manifold Absolute Pressure and
Intake Air Temperature sensors for 2.4/3.0/3.3/3.8L
engines under Description and Operation in the Fuel
Injection System section of group 14 for more infor-
mation.
SPEED CONTROLÐPCM INPUTÐ2.0L ENGINE
Refer to the Speed Control for 2.4/3.0/3.3/3.8L
engines under Description and Operation in the Fuel
Injection System section of group 14 for more infor-
mation.
Fig. 3 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐ2.0L
engine
Fig. 4 Upstream Heated Oxygen SensorÐ2.0L
Engine
Fig. 5 Downstream Heated Oxygen SensorÐ2.0L
Engine
Fig. 6 Knock SensorÐ2.0L engine
Fig. 7 MAP/IAT sensorÐ2.0L engine
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
(13) Check the electrical connection at the knock
sensor (Fig. 18).
(14) Check the electrical connections at the cam-
shaft position sensor and engine coolant temperature
sensor (Fig. 19).
(15) Check the electrical connector at the Elec-
tronic EGR Transducer. Inspect the vacuum and back
pressure hoses at the solenoid and transducer for
leaks (Fig. 20).
(16) Inspect the electrical connections at the gen-
erator (Fig. 21). Check the generator belt for glazing
or damage.(17) Inspect the electrical connector at the crank-
shaft position sensor (Fig. 22).
(18) Check the electrical connection at the vehicle
speed sensor (Fig. 23).
Fig. 12 Idle Air Control Motor and Throttle Position
SensorÐTypical
Fig. 13 PCV Valve
Fig. 14 MAP/Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Fig. 15 Fuel Injectors
Fig. 16 Ignition Coil and Spark PlugsÐTypical
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(19) Check the electrical connection at the power
steering pressure switch on the power steering gear
housing (Fig. 24).
Fig. 17 Starter Motor and Ground Strap
Fig. 18 Knock Sensor
Fig. 19 Camshaft Position Sensor and Engine
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Fig. 20 Electronic EGR Transducer
Fig. 21 Generator
Fig. 22 Crankshaft Position Sensor
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(20) Inspect the electrical connections at the
upstream and downstream heated oxygen sensors
(Fig. 25) and (Fig. 26).
(21) Inspect the fuel pump module electrical con-
nection at the fuel tank for corrosion or damage (Fig.27). Check for pinched, kinked or damaged fuel sup-
ply tube.
(22) Inspect the connections to the speed control
servo, if equipped. Refer to Group 8H, Vehicle Speed
Control.
(23) Inspect the connection at the battery temper-
ature sensor.
ASD AND FUEL PUMP RELAYSÐ2.0L ENGINE
Refer to the ASD and Fuel Pump Relays for 2.4/
3.0/3.3/3.8L engines under Diagnosis and Testing in
the Fuel Injection System section of group 14 for
more information.
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP)
SENSORÐ2.0L ENGINE
To perform a complete test of the MAP sensor and
its circuitry, refer to the DRB scan tool and appropri-
ate Powertrain Diagnostics Procedures manual. To
test the MAP sensor only, refer to the following:
Fig. 23 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Fig. 24 Power Steering Pressure Switch
Fig. 25 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor
Fig. 26 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor
Fig. 27 Fuel Pump Module Electrical Connector
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMÐ2.5L DIESEL ENGINE
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION....................... 43
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) CONTROLSÐ
PCM INPUTS........................ 47
AIR CONDITIONING RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT . . 48
BATTERY VOLTAGEÐPCM INPUT.......... 45
BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR............. 45
BRAKE SWITCHÐPCM INPUT............. 47
DATA LINK CONNECTORÐ
PCM INPUT AND OUTPUT.............. 47
DIESEL PCM RELAYÐPCM INPUT......... 48
ENGINE COOLANT GAUGEÐPCM OUTPUT . . 48
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORÐ
PCM INPUT......................... 46
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGEÐ
PCM OUTPUT........................ 48
ENGINE SPEED SENSORÐPCM INPUT..... 46
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
SOLENOIDÐPCM OUTPUT............. 50
FIVE VOLT POWERÐPCM OUTPUT........ 48
FUEL INJECTOR SENSORÐGROUND...... 46
FUEL TIMING SOLENOIDÐPCM OUTPUT.... 48
GLOW PLUG LAMPÐPCM OUTPUT........ 48
GLOW PLUG RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT....... 49
GLOW PLUGS......................... 49
IGNITION CIRCUIT SENSEÐPCM INPUT.... 45
NEEDLE MOVEMENT OR INSTRUMENTED
FIRST INJECTORÐPCM INPUT.......... 45
POWER GROUND...................... 45
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . . . 44
SENSOR RETURNÐPCM INPUT (ANALOG
GROUND)........................... 45SIGNAL GROUNDÐPCM INPUT........... 45
SPEED CONTROLÐPCM INPUTS.......... 48
SPEED CONTROLÐPCM OUTPUTS........ 48
START SIGNALÐPCM INPUT............. 45
TACHOMETERÐPCM OUTPUT............ 49
VEHICLE SPEED SENSORÐPCM INPUT.... 47
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM................. 45
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR............. 53
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES........... 53
DIESEL DIAGNOSTICS.................. 50
DIESEL PCM RELAY TEST............... 50
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR TEST....................... 50
ENGINE SPEED SENSOR TEST........... 50
GLOW PLUG RELAY TEST............... 51
GLOW PLUG TEST..................... 51
RELAYSÐOPERATION/TESTING........... 52
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST........... 53
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
A/C CLUTCH RELAY.................... 53
DIESEL PCM RELAY.................... 53
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR............................ 54
ENGINE SPEED SENSOR................ 53
GLOW PLUG RELAY.................... 55
GLOW PLUGS......................... 54
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . . . 55
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR............... 55
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOW PLUG CURRENT DRAW............ 56
TORQUE CHARTÐ2.5L DIESEL............ 57
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
This section will cover components either regulated
or controlled by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The fuel heater relay, fuel heater and fuel
gauge are not operated by the PCM. These compo-
nents are controlled by the ignition (key) switch. All
other fuel system electrical components necessary to
operate the engine are controlled or regulated by the
PCM. Refer to the following PCM description for
more information.
Certain fuel system component failures may cause
a no start, or prevent the engine from running. It is
important to know that the PCM has a featurewhere, if possible, it will ignore the failed sensor, set
a code related to the sensor, and operate the engine
in a ªLimp Homeº mode. When the PCM is operating
in a ªLimp Homeº mode, the Diesel Glow Plug lamp
on the instrument panel will be constantly illumi-
nated, and the engine will most likely have a notice-
able loss of performance. An example of this would be
an Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor failure, and in
that situation, the engine would run at a constant
1100 RPM, regardless of the actual position of the
pedal. This is the most extreme of the three ªLimp
Homeº modes.
In addition to indicating that the glow plugs are
hot enough to start combustion, the Glow Plug Lamp
is also used in the diagnosis of the PCM, and when
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illuminated constantly, it usually indicates a problem
has been detected somewhere within the fuel system.
The DRBIII scan tool is the best method for commu-
nicating with the PCM to diagnose faults within the
system.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is mounted
in the center consule to a bracket located in front of
the Air Bag Module (Fig. 1).
The PCM is a pre±programmed, dual micro±proces-
sor digital computer. It will either directly operate or
partially regulate the:
²Speed Control
²Speed Control LED lamp
²Fuel Timing Solenoid
²Glow Plug Relay
²Glow Plugs
²EGR Solenoid
²Glow Plug Lamp
²Diesel PCM Relay
²Air Conditioning Operation
²Tachometer
²Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid
The PCM can adapt its programming to meet
changing operating conditions.
The PCM receives input signals from various
switches and sensors. Based on these inputs, the
PCM regulates various engine and vehicle operationsthrough different system components. These compo-
nents are referred to asPCM Outputs.The sensors
and switches that provide inputs to the PCM are con-
sideredPCM Inputs.
PCM Inputs are:
²Air Conditioning Selection
²Theft Alarm
²Clutch Switch
²Diesel PCM Relay
²ISO-Protocol
²Control Sleeve
²Fuel Temperature
²Boost Pressure Sensor
²Accelerator Pedal Sensor
²EGR
²A/C Pressure
²Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
²Low Idle Position Switch
²5 Volt Supply
²Vehicle Speed Sensor
²Sensor Return
²Glow Plug
²Engine Speed Sensor (rpm)
²Fuel Injector #1 Sensor
²Starter Signal
²Brake Switch
²Speed Control Switch Position
²Power Ground
²Signal Ground
²Ignition (key) Switch Sense
²Battery Voltage
²SCI Receive (DRB scan tool connection)
PCM Outputs:
After inputs are received by the PCM, certain sen-
sors, switches and components are controlled or reg-
ulated by the PCM. These are consideredPCM
Outputs.These outputs are for:
²A/C Clutch Relay (for A/C clutch operation)
²Speed Control LED
²Data Link Connectors (for DRB scan tool)
²Diesel PCM Relay
²Diesel PCM Sense
²Accelarator Pedal
²5 Volts Supply
²Glow Plug Relay
²Fan Relay
²Fuel Quantity
²Fuel Timing Solenoid
²Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid
²Engine Speed Sensor
²Glow Plug Lamp (malfunction indicator lamp)
²Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Solenoid
²Glow Plug Relay
²Tachometer
²SCI transmit (DRB scan tool connection)
Fig. 1 PCM Location
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR
The Boost Pressure Sensor is mounted to the top of
the intake manifold. (Fig. 2) It is a sensor that mea-
sures both manifold vacuum and turbo boost, and it
also contains an integrated intake air temperature
sensor. The Boost Pressure Sensor takes the place of
the Mass Air Flow (MAF). In the Intake Air Temper-
ature Sensor component, there is a ceramic element
that changes its resistance based on temperature.
The ceramic element is part of an electronic circuit
connected to the PCM, and has a voltage applied to
it. The ceramic element is exposed to the air inside
the intake. This air has a cooling effect on the
ceramic element, and its resistance changes. This
causes the voltage flowing through the intake air
temperature circuit to vary. The voltage signal pro-
duced by the Intake Air Temperature Sensor changes
inversely to the temperature, and is measured by the
PCM. As a general rule, when the temperature of the
air in the intake is high, the voltage signal produced
by the Intake Air Temperature Sensor is low. The
component of the Boost Pressure Sensor that mea-
sures manifold vacuum and turbo boost produces a
voltage signal that is proportional to the pressure in
the inake manifold. When the intake manifold pres-
sure is low, the voltage is low, and when the pressure
is high, the voltage is high. The PCM uses the volt-
age signals from the Boost Pressure Sensor, and the
Intake Air Temperature Sensor to determine the
amount of air flowing through the intake manifold.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM
The PCM can learn if the vehicle has a Vehicle
Theft Alarm (VTA) system. Once it detects the vehi-
cle having VTA,the controller can ONLY BE
USED ON VEHICLES WITH VTA.If the PCM is put it on a vehicle without VTA the
Glow Plug Lamp will start to blink and the vehicle
will not start.
The PCM cannot be flashed to remove the VTA.
BATTERY VOLTAGEÐPCM INPUT
The battery voltage input provides power to the
PCM. It also informs the PCM what voltage level is
being supplied by the generator once the vehicle is
running.
The battery input also provides the voltage that is
needed to keep the PCM memory alive. The memory
stores Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) messages.
Trouble codes will still be stored even if the battary
voltage is lost.
SENSOR RETURNÐPCM INPUT (ANALOG
GROUND)
Sensor Return provides a low noise Analog ground
reference for all system sensors.
SIGNAL GROUNDÐPCM INPUT
Signal ground provides a low noise ground to the
data link connector.
IGNITION CIRCUIT SENSEÐPCM INPUT
The ignition circuit sense input signals the PCM
that the ignition (key) switch has been turned to the
ON position. This signal initiates the glow plug con-
trol routine to begin the ªpre±heatº cycle.
START SIGNALÐPCM INPUT
This input tells the PCM that the engine starter is
being operated. This in turn will start the glow plug
ªpost±heatº cycle.
POWER GROUND
Provides a common ground for power devices (sole-
noid and relay devices).
NEEDLE MOVEMENT OR INSTRUMENTED FIRST
INJECTORÐPCM INPUT
This input from the PCM supplies a constant 30
mA electrical current source for the first injector sen-
sor. It will vary the voltage to this sensor when it
senses a mechanical movement within the injector
needle (pintle) of the number±1 cylinder fuel injector.
When this voltage has been determined by the PCM,
it will then control an output to the fuel timing sole-
noid (the fuel timing solenoid is located on the fuel
injection pump). Also refer to Fuel Injection Pump for
additional information.
The first injector sensor is a magnetic (inductive)
type.
Fig. 2 Boost Pressure Sensor Location
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) CONTROLSÐPCM
INPUTS
The A/C control system information applies to fac-
tory installed air conditioning units.
A/C REQUEST SIGNAL:When either the A/C or
Defrost mode has been selected and the A/C low and
high±pressure switches are closed, an input signal is
sent to the powertrain control module (PCM). The
PCM uses this input to cycle the A/C compressor
through the A/C relay.
If the A/C low or high±pressure switch opens, the
PCM will not receive an A/C request signal. The
PCM will then remove the ground from the A/C relay.
This will deactivate the A/C compressor clutch. Also,
if the engine coolant reaches a temperature outside
normal of its normal range, or it overheats, the PCM
will deactivate the A/C clutch.
BRAKE SWITCHÐPCM INPUT
When the brake light switch is activated, the PCM
receives an input indicating that the brakes are
being applied. After receiving this input, the PCM is
used to control the speed control system. There is a
Primary and a Secondary brake switch. The Second-
ary brake switch is closed until the brake pedal is
pressed.
DATA LINK CONNECTORÐPCM INPUT AND
OUTPUT
The 16±way data link connector (diagnostic scan
tool connector) links the Diagnostic Readout Box(DRB) scan tool with the PCM. The data link connec-
tor is located under the instrument panel near the
bottom of steering column (Fig. 7).
VEHICLE SPEED SENSORÐPCM INPUT
The vehicle speed sensor (Fig. 8) is located in the
extension housing of the transmission. The sensor
input is used by the PCM to determine vehicle speed
and distance traveled.
Fig. 6 Speed Sensor Operation
Fig. 7 Data Link Connector Location
Fig. 8 Vehicle Speed SensorÐTypical
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)