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Engine Controls - Theory & Operation
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Introduction
System Application
Air Induction System
Supercharger
2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine
3.2L V6 Engine
Resonance Intake Manifold
Notes
2.6L V6, 3.2L V6, 4.3L V8, 5.0L V8 & 5.5L V8 Engines
Computerized Engine Controls (Me-SFI System)
Notes
Input Devices
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
Hot-Film Mass Airflow Sensor
Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor
Knock Sensor
Oil Level Switch
Pedal Value Sensor
Purge Monitoring Pressure Sensor
Output Devices
Activated Charcoal Canister Shutoff Valve
AIR Pump Switchover Valve
Electronic Accelerator/Cruise Control/Idle Speed Control (EA/CC/ISC) Actuator
Purge Control Valve
Fuel System
Fuel Control (Me-SFI)
Fuel Filter/Pressure Regulator
Maximum Engine Speed Limitation
Maximum Vehicle Speed Limitation
Safety Fuel Shutoff Function
Crash Signal
Electronic Accelerator
Throttle Control - V6, V8 & V12 (5.8L)
Throttle Control Emergency Running Mode - V6, V8 & V12 (5.8L)
Throttle Control - V12 (6.0L)
Throttle Control Emergency Running Mode - V12 (6.0L)
Ignition System
Ignition Coil Control (Me-SFI)
Intake Air Temperature Timing Adjustment
Knock Sensor
Notes
Knock Sensor Adaptation
Knock Sensor Basic Function
Knock Sensor Fault
Automatic RON Switch
Overheating & Pinging Protection
Emission Systems
Me-SFI System
Catalyst Warm-Up
Evaporative Emission System
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
Secondary Air Injection
Self-Diagnostic System
Me-SFI System
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Miscellaneous Controls
Me-SFI System
Transmission Overload Protection