Idle Mode

When the engine is at operating temperature, this is a Closed Loop mode. At idle speed, the PCM) receives inputs from:

• Air Conditioning Select Signal (If Equipped)
• Air Conditioning Request Signal (If Equipped)
• Battery Voltage
• Crankshaft Position Sensor
• Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor
• Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
• Camshaft Position Sensor Signal (In The Distributor)
• Battery Voltage
• Park/Neutral Switch (Gear Indicator Signal-Auto. Trans. Only)
• Oxygen Sensors
• Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.5L Engine Only)

Based on these inputs, the following occurs:

• Voltage is applied to the fuel injectors with the ASD relay via the PCM. The PCM will then control injection sequence and injector pulse width by turning the ground circuit to each individual injector on and off.
• The PCM monitors the O2S sensor input and adjusts air-fuel ratio by varying injector pulse width. It also adjusts engine idle speed through the idle air control (IAC) motor.
• The PCM adjusts ignition timing by increasing and decreasing spark advance.
• The PCM operates the A/C compressor clutch through the A/C compressor clutch relay. This is done if A/C has been selected by the vehicle operator and specified pressures are met at the high and low-pressure A/C switches. See MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article for additional information.

On 2.5L 4-cylinder engines, a power steering pressure switch is used to supply an input to the PCM when steering pump pressure is high. This will raise engine speed. Refer to MANUAL & POWER STEERING article for additional information. NOTE: 4.0L 6-cylinder engine does not use this switch.