Spark Control Computer
The computer is mounted on the air cleaner housing. The computer consists of 1 electronic printed circuit board which receives signals from all data sensors at the same time and analyzes all these signals to determine spark advance and air/fuel mixture. Incorporated within the computer are the electronics for the throttle control, EGR and air switching systems. After determining spark advance, the computer will operate the engine in one of the following modes:
- Open Loop Mode - During cold engine operation, the air/fuel ratio is controlled by information programmed into the computer by the manufacturer. Until normal operating temperature is reached, the air/fuel mixture will be fixed at a rich level to allow proper engine warm-up. During this mode of operation, air from the AIR pump is injected "upstream" in the exhaust manifold to assist in heating up the oxygen sensor.
- Closed Loop Mode - Once normal engine operating temperature is achieved, the air/fuel ratio is controlled by the computer based upon information received from the oxygen sensor.