2.2L Feedback Carburetor System: Description
The Mazda Feedback Carburetor (FBC) computerized engine control system monitors various engine/vehicle functions to control engine operation and lower emissions while maintaining good fuel economy and driveability.
The Electronic Control Unit (ECU), through various input sensors, monitors battery voltage, engine RPM, amount of intake air, cranking signal, intake temperature, radiator and engine coolant temperatures, oxygen concentration in exhaust gases, EGR operation, throttle opening, atmospheric pressure, gearshift lever position, clutch engagement, and A/C compressor operation.
The ECU uses all input information to control air/fuel solenoid valve, idle-up solenoid valves, slow fuel-cut solenoid valve, coasting richer solenoid valve, vacuum solenoid valve, ACV solenoid valve, purge solenoid valve, and duty solenoid valve. ECU has a built in fail-safe mechanism. If a fault occurs while driving, ECU will substitute pre-programmed values. Driving performance will be affected, but vehicle may still be driven.