1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER sensor

3.0/3.3/3.8L
The sensor is installed next to the thermostat
housing (Fig. 13) and (Fig. 14).
2.4L
The coolant sensor threads into the top of the ther-
mostat housing (Fig. 15). New sensors have sealant
applied to the threads.
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S SENSOR)ÐPCM
INPUT
The O2S produce voltages from 0 to 1 volt, depend-
ing upon the oxygen content of the exhaust gas in
the exhaust manifold. When a large amount of oxy-
gen is present (caused by a lean air/fuel mixture), the
sensors produces a low voltage. When there is a
lesser amount present (rich air/fuel mixture) it pro-
duces a higher voltage. By monitoring the oxygen
content and converting it to electrical voltage, the
sensors act as a rich- lean switch.
The oxygen sensors are equipped with a heating
element that keeps the sensors at proper operating
temperature during all operating modes. Maintaining
correct sensor temperature at all times allows the
Fig. 12 Crankshaft Position SensorÐ2.4L
Fig. 13 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐ3.3/
3.8L
Fig. 14 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐ3.0L
Fig. 15 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐ2.4L
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

system to enter into closed loop operation sooner.
Also, it allows the system to remain in closed loop
operation during periods of extended idle.
In Closed Loop operation the PCM monitors the
O2S input (along with other inputs) and adjusts the
injector pulse width accordingly. During Open Loop
operation the PCM ignores the O2 sensor input. The
PCM adjusts injector pulse width based on prepro-
grammed (fixed) values and inputs from other sen-
sors.
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay supplies bat-
tery voltage to both the upstream and downstream
heated oxygen sensors. The oxygen sensors are
equipped with a heating element. The heating ele-
ments reduce the time required for the sensors to
reach operating temperature.
UPSTREAM HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
The upstream O2S is located in the exhaust mani-
fold and provides an input voltage to the PCM. The
input tells the PCM the oxygen content of the
exhaust gas (Fig. 16) or (Fig. 17) or (Fig. 18). The
PCM uses this information to fine tune the air/fuel
ratio by adjusting injector pulse width.
DOWNSTREAM HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
The downstream heated oxygen sensor threads into
the outlet pipe at the rear of the catalytic convertor
(Fig. 19). The downstream heated oxygen sensor
input is used to detect catalytic convertor deteriora-
tion. As the convertor deteriorates, the input from
the downstream sensor begins to match the upstream
sensor input except for a slight time delay. By com-
paring the downstream heated oxygen sensor input
to the input from the upstream sensor, the PCM cal-
culates catalytic convertor efficiency.When the catalytic converter efficiency drops below
emission standards, the PCM stores a diagnostic
trouble code and illuminates the Malfunction Indica-
tor Lamp (MIL). For more information, refer to
Group 25 - Emission Control Systems.
KNOCK SENSORÐPCM INPUT
The knock sensor is only on the 2.4/3.3/3.8L
engines, not used on the 3.0L engine.
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in front of the starter (Fig. 20) or (Fig.
21). When the knock sensor detects a knock in one of
the cylinders, it sends an input signal to the PCM. In
response, the PCM retards ignition timing for all cyl-
inders by a scheduled amount.
Knock sensors contain a piezoelectric material
which sends an input voltage (signal) to the PCM. As
the intensity of the engine knock vibration increases,
the knock sensor output voltage also increases.
Fig. 16 Heated Oxygen SensorÐ2.4L Engine
Fig. 17 Heated Oxygen SensorÐ3.0L Engine
Fig. 18 Heated Oxygen SensorÐ3.3/3.8L Engine
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MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP)
SENSORÐPCM INPUT
The PCM supplies 5 volts to the MAP sensor. The
MAP sensor converts intake manifold pressure into
voltage. The PCM monitors the MAP sensor output
voltage. As vacuum increases, MAP sensor voltage
decreases proportionately. Also, as vacuum decreases,
MAP sensor voltage increases proportionately.
During cranking, before the engine starts running,
the PCM determines atmospheric air pressure from
the MAP sensor voltage. While the engine operates,
the PCM determines intake manifold pressure from
the MAP sensor voltage.Based on MAP sensor voltage and inputs from
other sensors, the PCM adjusts spark advance and
the air/fuel mixture.
The MAP sensor (Fig. 22) or (Fig. 23) or (Fig. 24)
mounts to the intake manifold near the throttle body
inlet to the manifold. The sensor connects electrically
to the PCM.
SPEED CONTROLÐPCM INPUT
The speed control system provides five separate
voltages (inputs) to the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The voltages correspond to the ON/OFF, SET,
RESUME and CANCEL.
The speed control ON voltage informs the PCM
that the speed control system has been activated.
The speed control SET voltage informs the PCM that
Fig. 19 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor
Fig. 20 Knock SensorÐ3.3/3.8L Engines
Fig. 21 Knock SensorÐ2.4L Engine
Fig. 22 MAP SensorÐ3.3/3.8L
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

a fixed vehicle speed has been selected. The speed
control RESUME voltage indicates the previous fixed
speed is requested. The speed control CANCEL volt-
age tells the PCM to deactivate but retain set speed
in memory (same as depressing the brake pedal). The
speed control OFF voltage tells the PCM that the
speed control system has deactivated. Refer to Group
8H for more speed control information.
TRANSAXLE PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCHÐPCM
INPUT
The park/neutral switch is located on the transaxle
housing (Fig. 25). It provides an input to the PCM
indicating whether the automatic transaxle is in
Park or Neutral. This input is used to determine idlespeed (varying with gear selection) and ignition tim-
ing advance. The park neutral switch is sometimes
referred to as the neutral safety switch.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)ÐPCM INPUT
The TPS is mounted on the throttle body and con-
nected to the throttle blade shaft (Fig. 26) or (Fig.
27) or (Fig. 28). The TPS is a variable resistor that
provides the (PCM) with an input signal (voltage)
representing throttle blade position. As the position
of the throttle blade changes, the resistance of the
TPS changes.
Fig. 23 MAP SensorÐ3.0L
Fig. 24 MAP SensorÐ2.4L
Fig. 25 Park Neutral SwitchÐ4-Speed Electronic
Automatic TransaxleÐTypical
Fig. 26 Throttle Position SensorÐ3.3/3.8L
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
PCM) represents the throttle blade position. The TPS
output voltage to the PCM varies from approximately
0.5 volt at minimum throttle opening (idle) to 4 volts
at wide open throttle. Along with inputs from other
sensors, the PCM uses the TPS input to determine
current engine operating conditions and adjust fuel
injector pulse width and ignition timing.
VEHICLE SPEED AND DISTANCEÐPCM INPUT
The transaxle output speed sensor supplies the
vehicle speed and distance inputs to the PCM. The
output speed sensor is located on the side of the tran-
saxle (Fig. 25).The speed and distance signals, along with a closed
throttle signal from the TPS, determine if a closed
throttle deceleration or normal idle condition (vehicle
stopped) exists. Under deceleration conditions, the
PCM adjusts the idle air control motor to maintain a
desired MAP value. Under idle conditions, the PCM
adjusts the idle air control motor to maintain a
desired engine speed.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSORÐPCM INPUT
(2.4L ONLY)
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor measures
the temperature of the intake air as it enters the
engine. The sensor supplies one of the inputs the
PCM uses to determine injector pulse width and
spark advance.
The IAT sensor threads into the intake manifold
(Fig. 29).
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) CLUTCH RELAYÐPCM
OUTPUT
The PCM operates the air conditioning clutch relay
ground circuit. The radiator fan control module sup-
plies battery power to the solenoid side of the relay.
The air conditioning clutch relay will not energize
unless the radiator fan control module energizes. The
radiator control module energizes when the air con-
ditioning or defrost switch is put in the ON position
and the low pressure switch, combination valve, and
high pressure switch close.
With the engine operating, the PCM cycles the air
conditioning clutch on and off when the A/C switch
closes with the blower motor switch in the On posi-
tion. When the PCM senses low idle speeds or wide-
open-throttle through the throttle position sensor, it
de-energizes the A/C clutch relay. The relay contacts
open, preventing air conditioning clutch engagement.
The air conditioning clutch relay is located in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). The PDC is located
Fig. 27 Throttle Position SensorÐ3.0L
Fig. 28 Throttle Position SensorÐ2.4L
Fig. 29 Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

in the engine compartment next to the battery (Fig.
30). A label affixed to the underside of the PDC cover
identifies the relays and fuses in the PDC.
GENERATOR FIELDÐPCM OUTPUT
The PCM regulates the charging system voltage
within a range of 12.9 to 15.0 volts. Refer to Group
8A for Battery system information and 8C for charg-
ing system information.
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay supplies bat-
tery voltage to the fuel injectors, electronic ignition
coil and the heating elements in the oxygen sensors.
A buss bar in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
supplies voltage to the solenoid side and contact side
of the relay. The ASD relay power circuit contains a
25 amp fuse between the buss bar in the PDC and
the relay. The fuse is located in the PDC. Refer to
Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
The PCM controls the relay by switching the
ground path for the solenoid side of the relay on and
off. The PCM turns the ground path off when the
ignition switch is in the Off position unless the 02
Heater Monitor test is being run. Refer to Group 25,
On-Board Diagnostics. When the ignition switch is in
the On or Crank position, the PCM monitors the
crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sen-
sor signals to determine engine speed and ignition
timing (coil dwell). If the PCM does not receive the
crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sen-
sor signals when the ignition switch is in the Run
position, it will de-energize the ASD relay.The ASD relay is located in the PDC (Fig. 30). A
label affixed to the underside of the PDC cover iden-
tifies the relays and fuses in the PDC.
FUEL PUMP RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT
The fuel pump relay supplies battery voltage to the
fuel pump. The fuel pump relay power circuit con-
tains a 9 amp fuse. The fuse is located in the PDC.
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit infor-
mation.
The PCM controls the fuel pump relay by switch-
ing the ground path for the solenoid side of the relay
on and off. The PCM turns the ground path off when
the ignition switch is in the Off position. When the
ignition switch is in the On position, the PCM ener-
gizes the fuel pump. If the crankshaft position sensor
does not detect engine rotation, the PCM de-ener-
gizes the relay after approximately one second.
The fuel pump relay is located in the PDC (Fig.
30). A label affixed to the underside of the PDC cover
identifies the relays and fuses in the PDC.
STARTER RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT
Double Start Override ia a feature that prevents
the starter from operating if the engine is already
running. This feature is accomplished with software
only. There was no hardware added because of this
feature. To incorporate the unique feature of Double
Start Override, it was necessary to use the PCM
(software) to control the starter circuit. To use the
PCM it was necessary to separate the starter relay
coil ground from the park neutral switch. The starter
relay ground is now controlled through Pin 60 of the
PCM. This allows the PCM to interrupt the ground
circuit if other inputs tell it that the engine is turn-
ing. If the starter system is operating properly, it can
be assumed that the override protection is also work-
ing.
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTORÐPCM OUTPUT
The idle air control motor is mounted on the throt-
tle body. The PCM operates the idle air control motor
(Fig. 26) or (Fig. 27) or (Fig. 28). The PCM adjusts
engine idle speed through the idle air control motor
to compensate for engine load or ambient conditions.
The throttle body has an air bypass passage that
provides air for the engine at idle (the throttle blade
is closed). The idle air control motor pintle protrudes
into the air bypass passage and regulates air flow
through it.
The PCM adjusts engine idle speed by moving the
idle air control motor pintle in and out of the bypass
passage. The adjustments are based on inputs the
PCM receives. The inputs are from the throttle posi-
tion sensor, crankshaft position sensor, coolant tem-
perature sensor, and various switch operations
Fig. 30 Power Distribution Center (PDC)
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

The injectors are positioned in the intake manifold
with the nozzle ends directly above the intake valve
port (Fig. 38).
The fuel injectors are operated by the PCM. They
are energized in a sequential order during all engine
operating conditions except start up. The PCM ini-
tially energizes all injectors at the same time. Once
PCM determines crankshaft position, it begins ener-
gizing the injectors in sequence.
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay supplies bat-
tery voltage to the injectors. The PCM provides the
ground path for the injectors. By switching the
ground path on and off, the PCM adjusts injector
pulse width. Pulse width is the amount of time the
injector is energized. The PCM adjusts injector pulse
width based on inputs it receives.
IGNITION COILÐPCM OUTPUT
The coil assembly consists of independent coils
molded together (Fig. 39) or (Fig. 40) or (Fig. 41).
The coil assembly is mounted on the intake manifold.High tension leads route to each cylinder from the
coil. The coil fires two spark plugs every power
stroke. One plug is the cylinder under compression,
the other cylinder fires on the exhaust stroke. The
PCM determines which of the coils to charge and fire
at the correct time.
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay provides bat-
tery voltage to the ignition coil. The PCM provides a
ground contact (circuit) for energizing the coil. When
the PCM breaks the contact, the energy in the coil
primary transfers to the secondary causing the
spark. The PCM will de-energize the ASD relay if it
does not receive the crankshaft position sensor and
camshaft position sensor inputs. Refer to Automatic
Fig. 37 Fuel Injector
Fig. 38 Fuel Injector LocationÐTypical
Fig. 39 Ignition CoilÐ2.4L
Fig. 40 Ignition CoilÐ3.0L
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Shutdown (ASD) RelayÐPCM Output in this section
for relay operation.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOIDÐPCM
OUTPUT
Three-speed automatic transaxles use a torque con-
verter clutch solenoid. The PCM controls the engage-
ment of the torque converter clutch through the
solenoid. The torque converter clutch is engaged only
in direct drive mode. Refer to Group 21 for transaxle
information.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (CHECK ENGINE)
LAMPÐPCM OUTPUT
The PCM supplies the malfunction indicator (check
engine) lamp on/off signal to the instrument panel
through the CCD Bus. The CCD Bus is a communi-
cations port. Various modules use the CCD Bus to
exchange information.
The Check Engine lamp comes on each time the
ignition key is turned ON and stays on for 3 seconds
as a bulb test.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) stays on
continuously, when the PCM has entered a Limp-In
mode or identified a failed emission component. Dur-
ing Limp-in Mode, the PCM attempts to keep the
system operational. The MIL signals the need for
immediate service. In limp-in mode, the PCM com-
pensates for the failure of certain components that
send incorrect signals. The PCM substitutes for the
incorrect signals with inputs from other sensors.
If the PCM detects active engine misfire severe
enough to cause catalyst damage, it flashes the MIL.
At the same time the PCM also sets a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC).
For signals that can trigger the MIL (Check
Engine Lamp) refer to Group 25, On-Board
Dianostics.
SOLID STATE FAN RELAYÐPCM OUTPUT
The radiator fan runs at a variable speed depend-
ing on coolant temperature and A/C system pressure.
The radiator fan circuit contains a Solid State Fan
Relay (SSFR). Refer to the Group 8W for a circuit
schematic.
A 5 volt signal is supplied to the SSFR. The PCM
provides a pulsed ground for the SSFR. Depending
upon the amount of pulse on time, the SSFR puts out
a proportional voltage to the fan motor at the lower
speed. For instance, if the on time is 30 percent, then
the voltage to the fan motor will be 3.6 volts.
When engine coolant reaches approximately 102ÉC
(215ÉF) the PCM grounds the SSFR relay. If engine
coolant reaches 207ÉC (225ÉF) the PCM grounds the
high speed ground relay and high speed fan relay. If
the fan operates at high speed, the PCM de-energizes
the high speed relay and high speed ground relay
when coolant temperature drops to approximately
101ÉC (214ÉF). When coolant temperature drops to
101ÉC (214ÉF) the fan operates at low speed. The
PCM de-energizes the low speed relay when coolant
temperature drops to approximately 93ÉC (199ÉF).
Also, when the air conditioning pressure switch
closes, the fan operates at high speed. The air condi-
tioning switch closes at 285 psi610 psi. When air
conditioning pressure drops approximately 40 psi, the
pressure switch opens and the fan operates at low
speed.
The SSFR relay is located on the left front inner
frame just behind the radiator (Fig. 42).
SPEED CONTROL SOLENOIDSÐPCM OUTPUT
The speed control vacuum and vent solenoids are
operated by the PCM. When the PCM supplies a
ground to the vacuum and vent solenoids, the speed
control system opens the throttle plate. When the
PCM removes the ground from the vacuum and vent
solenoids, the throttle blade closes. The PCM bal-
Fig. 41 Ignition Coil Ð3.3/3.8L
Fig. 42 Fan Control Module
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