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Component Resistance & Engine Performance Specifications

COMPONENT RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Component Resistance
Injector Valve 15-17 Ohms
Injector Valve Group (3 Valves) 5.0-6.0 Ohms
Pulse Generator-Engine Speed/Position 490-590 Ohms
Pulse Generator-Cylinder Reference Point .1-1 Ohm
Engine Temperature Sensor
Coolant Temperature 63-74°F (17-23°C) 2.2-2.7 k/Ohms
Coolant Temperature 171-181°F (77-83°C) .30-.36 k/Ohms
Intake Temperature Sensor
Air Temperature 63-74°F (17-23°C) 2.2-2.7 k/Ohms
Air Temperature 117-127°F (47-53°C) .8-1.2 k/Ohms
Fuel Evaporation Valve 25-65 Ohms
Ignition Coil
Primary Winding (Terminal 15/1) .4-.6 Ohms
Secondary Winding
Manufacturer: May & Christe 8-10 k/Ohms
Manufacturer: Bosch 5-7 k/Ohms
ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (NOMINAL VALUES) (1)

Status Inquiry Nominal Values Signal Comes From
Engine Speed ..... DME Control Unit
Idle Speed 650-750 RPM Control By EML
Cut-Out Speed 5060-6040 RPM Control By EML
Injection Signal 3.8 ms +/- 20 Percent DME Control Unit
Load Signal 2.0 ms +/- 20 Percent DME Control Unit
Ignition Angle 12-18 Degrees Crankshaft Angle (A/T) Or 7-13 Degrees Crankshaft Angle (M/T) DME Control Unit
Oxygen Sensor Voltage .02-.85 Volt. If Oxygen Sensor Is Defective - .45 Volt Oxygen Sensor
Intake Air Temperature Dependent On Ambient Temperature, Approximately -58°F (-50°C) C = Break Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Engine Temperature Dependent On Coolant Temperature, Approximately -22°F (-30°C) C = Break Engine Temperature Sensor
Voltage Supply Control Unit Greater Than 10 Volts DME Relay
Oxygen Sensor Heater ON DME Control Unit
Emission Control On, When Oxygen Sensor Is At Operating Temperature DME Control Unit
Mixture Adaption II -48 To +32 DME Control Unit
Mixture Adaption TL -16 To +16 DME Control Unit
Cylinder Reference ON Cylinder Reference Sensor
Fuel Evaporation Control As Soon As Clock Cycle Active = OPEN DME Control Unit
CO Potentiometer (Without Catalytic Converter) CO Volume (No Status Inquiry) Basic Setting = 1.25 Volt, .2-.12 Percent CO Potentiometer. Measured Ahead Of Catalytic Converter
Idle Control ON EML Control Unit
Full Load Signal Off, At Full Load = ON EML Control Unit
Road Speed With Drive Wheels Raised, Speed Limited To Maximum 19 MPH Instrument Cluster
EKP Relay At Start Or During Engine Operation = ON DME Control Unit
DME Main Relay With Ignition Switched On = ON DME Control Unit
Torque Converter Clutch OFF EGS Control Unit
Ignition Angle Intervention OFF, Briefly Set To ON During Gearshifts EGS Control Unit
Drive Range P/N In Selector Lever Position P Or N = ON Gear Selector Lever Switch
DWA/ASC Signal OFF DWA Or ABS/ASC Control Unit
MSR Signal OFF ABS/ASC/MSR Control Unit
Road Speed With Drive Wheels Raised, Speed Limited To Maximum 19 MPH Instrument Cluster
EKP Relay At Start Or During Engine Operation = ON DME Control Unit
DME Main Relay With Ignition Switched On = ON DME Control Unit
Torque Converter Clutch OFF EGS Control Unit
Ignition Angle Intervention OFF, Briefly Set To ON During Gearshifts EGS Control Unit
Drive Range P/N In Selector Lever Position P Or N = ON Gear Selector Lever Switch
DWA/ASC Signal OFF DWA Or ABS/ASC Control Unit
MSR Signal OFF ABS/ASC/MSR Control Unit
(1) Specifications are with engine at idle, oil temperature greater than 140°F (60°C) or coolant temperature greater than 176°F (80°C), and no load switched on.