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Engine Control Module: Description and Operation



Electronic Engine Controls

COMPONENTS

Engine Control Module (ECM)

The ECM is located in the plenum area on the passenger side of the engine compartment attached to the bulkhead.

The ECM has the following inputs:
- RCM
- Park/neutral switch
- Ignition coil feedback x2
- Fuel rail temperature
- Mass air flow
- Engine speed
- Camshaft position x2
- Driver demand
- Brake pedal position switch
- Speed control switches
- Generator load
- Oxygen sensors pre catalyst x2
- Oxygen sensors post catalyst x2
- Throttle position
- Cooling fan speed
- Ignition switch position
- Knock sensors x2
- MAP
- Coolant temperature
- Engine oil temperature

The ECM outputs to the following:
- Brake vacuum pump relay
- Ignition coils (x8)
- Oxygen sensor heaters (4)
- Fuel injectors (8)
- Purge Valve
- Engine Cooling Fan
- Fuel pump relay
- Starter Relay
- EMS Main Relay
- Viscous Fan Control
- Generator Control
- Diagnostic Monitoring of Tank Leakage (DMTL) (NAS Only)
- E box fan