width CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Owner's Manual

Piston Rings
Number of Rings..........................3
Compression.............................2
Oil Control..............................1
Oil Ring Type . . .3±Piece, Steel Rail, Chrome Face
Piston Ring Gap
Top & 2nd Compression ing.......0.30 - 0.55 mm
(0.0118 - 0.0217 in.)
Oil Control (Steel Rails).........0.25 - 1.00 mm
(0.0098 - 0.0394 in.)
Service Rings
Ring Gap±Compression........0.300 - 0.550 mm
(0.0118 - 0.0217 in.)
Ring Gap±Oil Control..........0.250 - 1.00 mm
(0.0098 - 0.0394 in.)
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Top & 2nd Compression Rings . . .0.030 - 0.095 mm
(0.0012 - 0.0037 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails)..........0.014 - 0.226 mm
(0.0005 - 0.0089 in.)
Piston Ring Width
Compression Rings.............1.46 - 1.50 mm
(0.0575 - 0.0591 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails)................0.510 mm
(0.0201 in.)
Connecting Rods
Bearing Type.........Aluminum Lead (Bimetal)
Bearing Clearance............0.019 - 0.065 mm
(0.00075 - 0.0026 in.)
Max. Allowable..........0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Side Clearance..............0.127 - 0.381 mm
(0.005 - 0.015 in.)
Crankshaft
Type......................Cast Nodular Iron
Bearing Type.........Aluminum Lead (Bimetal)
Thrust Location.................No. 2 Bearing
Connecting Rod
Journal Diameter..........53.950 - 53.975 mm
(2.124 - 2.125 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical
Clearance No. 1- 4............0.011 - 0.059 mm
(0.0043 - 0.0023 in.)
Max. Allowable..........0.102 mm (0.004 in.)
End Play.....0.09 - 0.24 mm (0.0036 - 0.0095 in.)
Max. Allowable..........0.381 mm (0.015 in.)
Main Bearing Journals
Diameter.................64.013 - 63.993 mm
(2.5202 - 2.5195 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.)........0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Taper (Max.)..............0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Connecting Rod Journals
Diameter.................58.005 - 57.979 mm
(2.2837 - 2.2827 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.)........0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Taper (Max.)..............0.025 mm (0.001 in.)Camshaft
Drive...............................Chain
Bearings.................Steel Backed Babbitt
Number.................................4
Diametrical Clearance.........0.025 - 0.101 mm
(0.001 - 0.004 in.)
Max. Allowable..........0.127 mm (0.005 in.)
Thrust Taken By.................Thrust Plate
End Play...................0.127 - 0.304 mm
(0.005 - 0.012 in.)
Max. Allowable..........0.304 mm (0.012 in.)
Camshaft Journals
Bearing Journal
Diameter No. 1............50.724 - 50.775 mm
(1.997 - 1.999 in.)
Bearing Journal
Diameter No. 2............50.317 - 50.368 mm
(1.9809 - 1.9829 in.)
Bearing Journal
Diameter No. 3............49.936 - 49.987 mm
(1.9659 - 1.9679 in.)
Bearing Journal
Diameter No. 4............49.530 - 49.581 mm
(1.9499 - 1.9520 in.)
Camshaft Bearings
Diameter No. 1.............50.825 - 50.800 mm
(2.0009 - 1.9999 in.)
Diameter No. 2.............50.419 - 50.393 mm
(1.9849 - 1.9839 in.)
Diameter No. 3.............50.038 - 50.013 mm
(1.9699 - 1.9690 in.)
Diameter No. 4.............49.632 - 49.606 mm
(1.954 - 1.9529 in.)
Oil Clearance..............0.0254 - 0.0762 mm
(0.001 - 0.003 in.)
Valve Timing Exhaust Valve
Closes (ATC)...........................12É
Opens (BBC)...........................48É
Duration.............................240É
Valve Timing Intake Valve
Closes (BTDC)..........................58É
Opens.................................2É
Duration.............................240É
Valve Overlap..........................14É
Timing Chain
Number of Links.........................64
Pitch............................0.375 inch
Width...........................0.750 inch
Hydraulic Tappets
Type .......................Roller Hydraulic
Body Diameter...............22.95 - 22.96 mm
(0.9035 - 0.9040 in.)
Clearance in Block..............0.02 - 0.06 mm
(0.0007 - 0.0024 in.)
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Service Tappets Available........Std., 0.025 mm
(0.001), 0.20 mm (0.008 in.),
0.762 mm (0.030 in.)
Cylinder Head
Gasket Thickness (Compressed)........1.78 mm
(0.070 in.)
Cylinder Head Valve Seat
Angle±Intake and Exhaust...........45-45.5É
Runout (Max)............0.0762 mm (0.003 in.)
Width (Finish)±Intake...........1.75 - 2.25 mm
(0.069 - 0.088 in.)
Width (Finish)±Exhaust.........1.50 - 2.00 mm
(0.057 - 0.078 in.)
Valve Guides
Type..................Powdered Metal Inserts
Guide Bore Diameter...........7.975 - 8.00 mm
(0.314 - 0.315 in.)
ValvesÐIntake
Face Angle...........................44.5É
Head Diameter..............45.5 mm (1.79 in.)
Length (Overall)..........127.005 - 128.036 mm
(5.000 - 5.041 in.)
Minimum Valve Length
After Tip Grinding...................124.892
(4.916 in.)
Lift (Zero Lash)...........10.16 mm (0.400 in.)
Stem Diameter (Standard)......7.935 - 7.953 mm
(0.312 - 0.313 in.)
Valve Tip Height (From
Cylinder Head Surface)......49.541 - 51.271 mm
(1.950 - 2.018 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance.......0.025 - 0.095 mm
(0.001 - 0.003 in.)
Max. Allowable (Rocking Method). . . .0.247 mm
(0.010 in.)
Valves for Service
(Oversize Stem Diameters).......Std., 0.015 mm
(0.005 in.), 0.40 mm (0.015 in.),
0.80 mm (0.030 in.)
ValvesÐExhaust
Face Angle.............................45É
Head Diameter.............37.5 mm (1.476 in.)
Length Overall..............127.825 - 128.465
(5.032 - 5.058 in.)
Minimum Valve Length
After Tip Grinding.......125.512 mm (4.941 in.)
Lift (Zero Lash)............10.16 mm (0.40 in.)
Valve Tip Height (From
Cylinder Head Surface)......49.541 - 51.271 mm
(1.950 - 2.018 in.)
Stem Diameter (Standar).......7.906 - 7.924 mm
(0.3112 - 0.3119 in.)
Stem to Guide Clearance.......0.051 - 0.175 mm
(0.002 - 0.006 in.)Max. Allowable (Rocking Method)......0.414 mm
(0.016 in.)
Valves for Service (Oversize
Stem Diameters)......Std., 0.015 mm (0.005 in.),
0.40 mm (0.015 in.), 0.80 mm (0.030 in.)
Valve Springs
Free Length (Approx.).......48.5 mm (1.909 in.)
Wire Diameter.............4.75 mm (0.187 in.)
Number of Coils.........................6.8
Spring Tension (Valve Closed).......95-100lbs.
@ 1.57 in.
Spring Tension (Valve Open).......207 - 229 lbs.
@ 1.169 in.
Installed Height (Spring
Seat to Bottom of Retainer)......41.2 - 42.7 mm
(1.622 - 1.681 in.)
Oil Pump
Pump Type...............Rotary Full Pressure
Clearance Over Rotors
(Inner & Outer Max.)........0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Cover Out-of-Flat (Max.).....0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Inner Rotor Thickness (Min.) . .7.64 mm (0.301 in.)
Outer Rotor Thickness (Min.) . .7.64 mm (0.301 in.)
Outer Rotor Diameter (Min.) .79.95 mm (3.148 in.)
Outer Rotor Clearance.......0.39 mm (0.015 in.)
Tip Clearance Between Rotors (Max.). . . .0.20 mm
(0.008 in.)
Oil Pressure
Minimum Pressure at Idle (Engine
Fully Warmed Up)*...........34.47 kPa (5 psi)
At 3000 rpm.........205 - 551 kPa (30 - 80 psi)
Oil Filter Bypass Valve Setting......62-103kPa
(9 - 15 psi)
Oil Filter Type.....................Full Flow
Oil Pressure Switch Actuating
Pressure (Min.)...........14-28kPa(2 - 4 psi)
CAUTION: * If pressure is ZERO at curb Idle, DO
NOT run engine at 3,000 rpm.
NS3.3/3.8L ENGINE 9 - 125
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Total runout should not exceed. 0.051 mm (0.002
inch.) (total indicator reading).
(5) Inspect the valve seat with Prussian blue to
determine where the valve contacts the seat. To do
this, coat valve seatLIGHTLYwith Prussian blue
then set valve in place. Rotate the valve with light
pressure. If the blue is transferred to the center of
valve face, contact is satisfactory. If the blue is trans-
ferred to top edge of the valve face, lower valve seat
with a 15 degrees stone. If the blue is transferred to
the bottom edge of valve face raise valve seat with a
65 degrees stone.
²Intake valve seat diameter is 33 mm (1.299 in.)
²Exhaust valve seat diameter is 28 mm (1.102
in.)
(6) Valve seats which are worn or burned can be
reworked, provided that correct angle and seat width
are maintained. The intake valve seat must be ser-
viced when the valve seat width is 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
or greater. The exhaust valve seat must be serviced
when the valve seat width is 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) or
greater. Otherwise the cylinder head must be
replaced.
(7) When seat is properly positioned the width of
intake and exhaust seats should be 0.75 to 1.25 mm
(0.030 to 0.049 in.) (Fig. 91).
(8) Check valve tip to spring seat dimensions A
after grinding the valve seats or faces. Grind valve
tip to 43.51 - 44.57 mm (1.71 - 1.75 in.) for exhaust
valve and 45.01 - 46.07 mm (1.77 - 1.81 in.) for
intake valve over spring seat when installed in the
head (Fig. 92). The valve tip chamfer may need to be
reground to prevent seal damage when the valve is
installed.
CLEANING
Clean all valve guides, valves and valve spring
assemblies thoroughly with suitable cleaning solution
before reassembling.
VALVE INSTALLATION
(1) Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and
insert in cylinder head.
(2) Install new valve stem seals on all valves using
a valve stem seal tool (Fig. 93). The valve stem seals
should be pushed firmly and squarely over valve
guide.
CAUTION: If oversize valves are used, there is only
one oversize valve available. The same stem seal is
used on both the standard and oversize valve.
(3) Install valve springs and retainers. Compress
valve springs only enough to install locks, taking
care not to misalign the direction of compression.
Nicked valve stems may result from misalignment of
the valve spring compressor.
VALVE SPECIFICATION CHART
Face Angle
Intake and
Exhaust:45 - 45 1/2É
Head Diameter
Intake: 33.12 - 33.37 mm (1.303 - 1.313 in.)
Exhaust: 28.57 - 28.83 mm (1.124 - 1.135 in.)
Length (Overall)
Intake: 114.69 - 115.19 mm (4.515 - 4.535 in.)
Exhaust: 116.94 - 117.44 mm (4.603 - 4.623 in.)
Stem Diameter
Intake: 5.934 - 5.952 mm (0.2337 - 0.2344 in.)
Exhaust: 5.906 - 5.924 mm (0.2326 - 0.2333 in.)
Valve Margin
Intake: 1.15 - 1.48 mm (0.0452 - 0.0582 in.)
Exhaust: 1.475 - 1.805 mm (0.0580 - 0.0710 in.)
Fig. 91 Valve Seat Refacing
Fig. 92 Spring Installed Height and Valve Tip to
Spring Seat Dimensions
NS/GSENGINE 9 - 31
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

Cylinder Block
Diameter................20.998 - 21.003 mm
(0.8267 - 0.8269 in.)
End Play............................None
Length.....74.75 - 75.25 mm (2.943 - 2.963 in.)
Piston Rings
Ring Gap Top Compression Ring . . 0.23 - 0.52 mm
(0.009 - 0.020 in.)
Ring Gap 2nd Compression Ring . . 0.49 - 0.78 mm
(0.019 - 0.031 in.)
Ring Gap Oil Control
(Steel Rails) . . . 0.23 - 0.66 mm (0.009 - 0.026 in.)
Ring Side Clearance Both Compression
Rings....0.025 - 0.065 mm (0.0010 - 0.0026 in.)
Oil Ring (Pack).............0.004 - 0.178 mm
(0.0002 - 0.0070 in.)
Ring Width Compression Rings . . . 1.17 - 1.19 mm
(0.046 - 0.047 in.)
Oil Ring (Pack).............2.854 - 3.008 mm
(0.1124 - 0.1184 in.)
Connecting Rod
Bearing Clearance...........0.026 - 0.059 mm
(0.001 - 0.0023 in.)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter.....20.96 - 20.98 mm
(0.8252 - 0.8260 in.)
Large End Bore Diameter . . . 50.991 - 51.005 mm
(2.0075 - 2.0081 in.)
Side Clearance . 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.)
Total Weight (Less Bearing) . 543 grams (1.20 lbs.)
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal
Diameter . .
47.9924 - 48.0076 mm (1.8894 - 1.8900 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.).....0.0035 mm (0.0001 in.)
Taper (Max.)...........0.0038 mm (0.0001 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance
No.1-5 ..0.022 - 0.062 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 in.)
End Play....0.09 - 0.24 mm (0.0035 - 0.0094 in.)
Main Bearing Journals
Diameter..............51.9924 - 52.0076 mm
(2.0469 - 2.0475 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.).....0.0035 mm (0.0001 in.)
Taper (Max.)...........0.0038 mm (0.0001 in.)
ENGINE 2.0L SOHC
Rocker Arm Shaft
Rocker Arm Shaft Diameter . . 19.996 ± 19.984mm
(0.786 ± 0.7867 in.)
Rocker Arm Shaft Retainers (Width)
Intake (All)...............28.46 mm (1.12 in.)
Exhaust.............1&529.20 mm (1.14in.)
2, 3, and 4 - 40.45 mm (1.59 in.)
Rocker Arm/Hydraulic Lash Adjuster *
Rocker Arm Inside Diameter . . 20.00 ± 20.02 mm
(0.787 ± 0.788 in.)Rocker Arm Shaft Clearance . . . 0.016 ± 0.054 mm
(0.0006 ± 0.0021 in.)
Body Diameter...........22.949 ± 22.962 mm
(0.9035 ± 0.9040 in.)
Plunger Travel Minimum (Dry).........2.2mm
(0.087 in.)
Rocker Arm Ratio...................1.4to1
Cylinder Head Camshaft Bearing Diameter
No.1 ....41.20 ± 41.221 mm (1.622 ± 1.6228 in.)
No.2 ......41.6 ± 41.621 mm (1.637 ± 1.638 in.)
No.3 ......42.0 ± 42.021 mm (1.653 ± 1.654 in.)
No.4 ......42.4 ± 42.421 mm (1.669 ± 1.670 in.)
No.5 .....42.8 ± 42.821 mm (1.685 ± 1.6858 in.)
Camshaft Journal Diameter
No. 1 . . . 41.128 ± 41.147 mm (1.619 ± 1.6199 in.)
No.2 ....41.528 ± 41.547 mm (1.634 ± 1.635 in.)
No.3 ....41.928 ± 41.947 mm (1.650 ± 1.651 in.)
No.4 ....42.328 ± 42.374 mm (1.666 ± 1.668 in.)
No. 5 . . . 42.728 ± 42.747 mm (1.682 ± 1.6829 in.)
Diametrical Bearing Clearance . 0.053 ± 0.093 mm
(0.0027 ± 0.003 in.)
Max. Allowable...........0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
End Play..........0.05 ± 0.39 mm (0.0059 in.)
Lift (Zero Lash )
Intake...................7.2mm(0.283 in.)
Exhaust.................7.03 mm (0.277 in.)
Valve Timing Exhaust Valve**
Closes (ATDC)........................5.4É
Opens (BBDC).......................43.7É
Duration...........................229.1É
Valve Timing Intake Valve **
Closes (ABDC).......................41.1É
Opens (ATDC)........................13.9É
Duration...........................207.2É
Valve Overlap..........................0É
Cylinder Head
Material....................Cast Aluminum
Gasket Thickness (Compressed).......1.15 mm
(0.045 in.)
Valve Seat
Angle................................45É
Runout (Max.)..............0.050 mm (0.002)
Width (Finish) Intake and
Exhaust.....0.75 ± 1.25 mm (0.030 ± 0.049 in.)
Valve Guide Finished
Diameter I.D. . 5.975 ± 6.000 mm (.235 ± .236 in.)
Guide Bore Diameter (Std.).....11.0±11.02 mm
(0.4330 ± 0.4338 in.)
Valves
Face Angle Intake and Exhaust.....45±45-1/2É
Head Diameter Intake.......32.12 ± 33.37 mm
(1.303 ± 1.313 in.)
Head Diameter Exhaust......28.57 ± 28.83 mm
(1.124 ± 1.135 in.)
NS/GSENGINE 9 - 35
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

(3) Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start
engine. Inspect filter area for oil leaks.
TIMING PROCEDURE
CAUTION: If a timing gear is removed you must
loosen the rocker arm supports before rotating the
crankshaft or camshaft. This will prevent the valves
hitting the pistons.
For the engine components to be in proper timing
order, the timing gear marks (dots) must be aligned
as shown in (Fig. 7). To facilitate reassembly, align
the timing marks as shown in (Fig. 7), or mark the
timing gear positions before removal of any marked
gears or gear driven component(s).
VALVE AND SEAT REFACING
VALVE REFACING
(1) Use a valve refacing machine to reface the
intake and exhaust valves to the specified angle.
(2) After refacing, a margin of at least 4.52-4.49
mm (.178-.177 inch) must remain (Fig. 8). If the mar-
gin is less than 4.49 mm (.177 inch), the valve must
be replaced.
VALVE SEAT REFACING
(1) Install a pilot of the correct size in the valve
guide bore. Reface the valve seat to the specified
angle with a good dressing stone. Remove only
enough metal to provide a smooth finish.
(2) Use tapered stones to obtain the specified seat
width when required.
Fig. 7 Aligning Timing Marks
Fig. 8 Valve Specification
NS/GSENGINE 9 - 49
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

THROTTLE BODY....................... 64
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR............ 65
UPSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR............. 68
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE.............................. 72SPECIAL TOOLS
FUEL................................. 72
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
All engines used in this section have a sequential
Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection system. The MPI
system is computer regulated and provides precise
air/fuel ratios for all driving conditions. The Power-
train Control Module (PCM) operates the fuel injec-
tion system.
The PCM regulates:
²Ignition timing
²Air/fuel ratio
²Emission control devices
²Cooling fan
²Charging system
²Idle speed
²Vehicle speed control
Various sensors provide the inputs necessary for
the PCM to correctly operate these systems. In addi-
tion to the sensors, various switches also provide
inputs to the PCM.
All inputs to the PCM are converted into signals.
The PCM can adapt its programming to meet chang-
ing operating conditions.
Fuel is injected into the intake port above the
intake valve in precise metered amounts through
electrically operated injectors. The PCM fires the
injectors in a specific sequence. Under most operat-
ing conditions, the PCM maintains an air fuel ratio
of 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel by constantly adjust-
ing injector pulse width. Injector pulse width is the
length of time the injector is open.
The PCM adjusts injector pulse width by opening
and closing the ground path to the injector. Engine
RPM (speed) and manifold absolute pressure (air
density) are the primary inputs that determine injec-
tor pulse width.
MODES OF OPERATION
As input signals to the PCM change, the PCM
adjusts its response to output devices. For example,
the PCM must calculate a different injector pulse
width and ignition timing for idle than it does for
Wide Open Throttle (WOT). There are several differ-
ent modes of operation that determine how the PCM
responds to the various input signals.
There are two different areas of operation, OPEN
LOOP and CLOSED LOOP.
During OPEN LOOP modes the PCM receives
input signals and responds according to preset PCMprogramming. Input from the oxygen (O2S) sensor is
not monitored during OPEN LOOP modes.
During CLOSED LOOP modes the PCM does mon-
itor the O2S sensor input. This input indicates to the
PCM whether or not the calculated injector pulse
width results in the ideal air/fuel ratio of 14.7 parts
air to 1 part fuel. By monitoring the exhaust oxygen
content through the O2S sensor, the PCM can fine
tune the injector pulse width. Fine tuning injector
pulse width allows the PCM to achieve optimum fuel
economy combined with low emissions.
The multi-port fuel injection system has the follow-
ing modes of operation:
²Ignition switch ON (zero RPM)
²Engine start-up
²Engine warm-up
²Cruise (Idle)
²Acceleration
²Deceleration
²Wide Open Throttle
²Ignition switch OFF
The engine start-up (crank), engine warm-up, and
wide open throttle modes are OPEN LOOP modes.
Under most operating conditions, the acceleration,
deceleration, and cruise modes,with the engine at
operating temperatureare CLOSED LOOP modes.
IGNITION SWITCH ON (ZERO RPM) MODE
When the multi-port fuel injection system is acti-
vated by the ignition switch, the following actions
occur:
²The PCM determines atmospheric air pressure
from the MAP sensor input to determine basic fuel
strategy.
²The PCM monitors the coolant temperature sen-
sor and throttle position sensor input. The PCM mod-
ifies fuel strategy based on this input.
When the key is in the ON position and the engine
is not running (zero rpm), the Automatic Shutdown
(ASD) relay and fuel pump relay are not energized.
Therefore battery voltage is not supplied to the fuel
pump, ignition coil, fuel injectors or oxygen sensor
heating element.
ENGINE START-UP MODE
This is an OPEN LOOP mode. The following
actions occur when the starter motor is engaged.
If the PCM receives the camshaft position sensor
and crankshaft position sensor signals, it energizes
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay. These relays sup-
ply battery voltage to the fuel pump, fuel injectors,
14 - 30 FUEL SYSTEMNS
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

ignition coil, and oxygen sensor heating element. If
the PCM does not receive the camshaft position sen-
sor and crankshaft position sensor signals within
approximately one second, it de-energizes the ASD
relay and fuel pump relay.
The PCM energizes all injectors until it determines
crankshaft position from the camshaft position sen-
sor and crankshaft position sensor signals. The PCM
determines crankshaft position within 1 engine revo-
lution.
After determining crankshaft position, the PCM
begins energizing the injectors in sequence. The PCM
adjusts injector pulse width and controls injector syn-
chronization by turning the individual ground paths
to the injectors On and Off.
When the engine idles within664 RPM of its tar-
get RPM, the PCM compares current MAP sensor
value with the atmospheric pressure value received
during the Ignition Switch On (zero RPM) mode. If
the PCM does not detect a minimum difference
between the two values, it sets a MAP diagnostic
trouble code into memory.
Once the ASD and fuel pump relays have been
energized, the PCM:
²Determines injector pulse width based on engine
coolant temperature, MAP and the number of engine
revolutions since cranking was initiated.
²Monitors the engine coolant temperature sensor,
camshaft position sensor, crankshaft position sensor,
MAP sensor, and throttle position sensor to deter-
mine correct ignition timing.
ENGINE WARM-UP MODE
This is a OPEN LOOP mode. The following inputs
are received by the PCM:
²Engine coolant temperature
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Throttle position
²A/C switch
²Battery voltage
The PCM adjusts injector pulse width and controls
injector synchronization by turning the individual
ground paths to the injectors On and Off.
The PCM adjusts ignition timing and engine idle
speed. Engine idle speed is adjusted through the idle
air control motor.
CRUISE OR IDLE MODE
This is a CLOSED LOOP mode. The PCM recog-
nizes an abrupt increase in throttle position or MAP
pressure as a demand for increased engine output
and vehicle acceleration. The PCM increases injector
pulse width in response to increased fuel demand.
When the engine is at operating temperature this
is a CLOSED LOOP mode. During cruising speed the
following inputs are received by the PCM:²Engine coolant temperature
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Throttle position
²Exhaust gas oxygen content
²A/C control positions
²Battery voltage
The PCM adjusts injector pulse width and controls
injector synchronization by turning the individual
ground paths to the injectors On and Off.
The PCM adjusts engine idle speed and ignition
timing. The PCM adjusts the air/fuel ratio according
to the oxygen content in the exhaust gas.
ACCELERATION MODE
This is a CLOSED LOOP mode. The PCM recog-
nizes an abrupt increase in throttle position or MAP
pressure as a demand for increased engine output
and vehicle acceleration. The PCM increases injector
pulse width in response to increased fuel demand.
DECELERATION MODE
This is a CLOSED LOOP mode. During decelera-
tion the following inputs are received by the PCM:
²Engine coolant temperature
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Engine speed
²Throttle position
²Exhaust gas oxygen content
²A/C control positions
²Battery voltage
The PCM may receive a closed throttle input from
the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) when it senses an
abrupt decrease in manifold pressure. This indicates
a hard deceleration. The PCM may reduce injector
pulse width or the number of injectors firing per
engine revolution. This helps maintain better control
of the air/fuel mixture (as sensed through the O2S
sensor).
WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) MODE
This is an OPEN LOOP mode. During WOT oper-
ation, the following inputs are received by the PCM:
²Engine coolant temperature
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Engine speed
²Throttle position
When the PCM senses WOT condition through the
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) it will:
²De-energize the air conditioning relay. This dis-
ables the air conditioning system.
The exhaust gas oxygen content input is not
accepted by the PCM during WOT operation. The
PCM will adjust injector pulse width to supply a pre-
determined amount of additional fuel.
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 31
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

IGNITION SWITCH OFF MODE
When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF
position, the following occurs:
²All outputs are turned off.
²No inputs are monitored.
²The PCM shuts down.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
The PCM can test many of its own input and out-
put circuits. If the PCM senses a fault in a major
system, the PCM stores a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) in memory.
For DTC information, refer to Group 25, Emission
Control Systems. See On-Board Diagnostics.
CCD BUS
Various controllers and modules exchange informa-
tion through a communications port called the CCD
Bus. The PCM transmits the malfunction indicator
(check engine) lamp On/Off signal, engine RPM and
vehicle load information on the CCD Bus.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
The PCM is a digital computer containing a micro-
processor (Fig. 1). The PCM receives input signals
from various switches and sensors that are referred
to as PCM Inputs. Based on these inputs, the PCM
adjusts various engine and vehicle operations
through devices that are referred to as PCM Out-
puts.PCM Inputs:
²Air Conditioning Head Pressure
²Battery Voltage
²Brake Switch
²Camshaft Position Sensor
²Crankshaft Position Sensor
²Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
²Heated Oxygen Sensors (Upstream and Down-
stream)
²Intake Air Temperature Sensor (2.4L only)
²Knock Sensor (execpt 3.0L)
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²SCI Receive
²Speed Control System Controls
²Throttle Position Sensor
²Transaxle Park/Neutral Position Switch (auto-
matic transaxle)
²Transmission Control Module
²Vehicle Speed Sensor
PCM Outputs:
²Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
²Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay
²Data Link Connector
²Proportional Purge Solenoid
²Electric EGR Transducer
²Fuel Injectors
²Fuel Pump Relay
²Generator Field
²Idle Air Control Motor
²Ignition Coil
²Leak Detection Pump
²Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) Lamp
²Radiator Fan Control Module
²Speed Control Solenoids
²Tachometer Output
²Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid (3 speed
transmission)
²Transmission Control Module
Based on inputs it receives, the PCM adjusts fuel
injector pulse width, idle speed, ignition spark
advance, ignition coil dwell and canister purge oper-
ation. The PCM regulates the cooling fan, air condi-
tioning and speed control systems. The PCM changes
generator charge rate by adjusting the generator
field.
The PCM adjusts injector pulse width (air/fuel
ratio) based on the following inputs:
²Battery voltage
²Engine coolant temperature
²Exhaust gas content (oxygen sensors)
²Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Throttle position
The PCM adjusts ignition timing based on the fol-
lowing inputs.
²Barometric pressure
Fig. 1 Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

²Engine coolant temperature
²Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Intake air temperature (2.4L only)
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Throttle position
²Transaxle gear selection (park/neutral switch)
The PCM also adjusts engine idle speed through
the idle air control motor based on the following
inputs.
²Air conditioning select switch head pressure
²Brake switch
²Engine coolant temperature
²Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Manifold absolute pressure
²Throttle position
²Transaxle gear selection (park/neutral switch)
²Vehicle distance (speed)
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) and fuel pump
relays are located in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC).
The camshaft position sensor (distributor pick-up
signal 3.0L) and crankshaft position sensor signals
are sent to the PCM. If the PCM does not receive
both signals within approximately one second of
engine cranking, it deactivates the ASD relay and
fuel pump relay. When these relays are deactivated,
power is shut off to the fuel injectors, ignition coil,
oxygen sensor heating element and fuel pump.
The PCM contains a voltage converter that
changes battery voltage to a regulated 8.0 volts to
power the camshaft position sensor, crankshaft posi-
tion sensor and vehicle speed sensor. The PCM also
provides a 5.0 volt supply for the manifold absolute
pressure sensor, throttle position sensor and engine
coolant temperature sensor.
AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE TRANSDUCERÐ
PCM INPUT
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors
the A/C compressor discharge (high side) pressure
through the air conditioning pressure transducer.
The transducer supplies an input to the PCM. The
PCM engages the A/C compressor clutch if pressure
is sufficient for A/C system operation.
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH SENSEÐPCM INPUT
When the air conditioning or defrost switch is put
in the ON position and the low pressure switch, com-
bination valve, and high pressure switch close, the
PCM receives an A/C input. After receiving this
input, the PCM activates the A/C compressor clutch
by grounding the A/C clutch relay. The PCM also
adjusts idle speed to a scheduled RPM to compensate
for increased engine load.
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN (ASD) SENSEÐPCM
INPUT
The ASD sense circuit informs the PCM when the
ASD relay energizes. A 12 volt signal at this input
indicates to the PCM that the ASD has been acti-
vated. This input is used only to sense that the ASD
relay is energized.
When energized, the ASD relay supplies battery
voltage to the fuel injectors, ignition coils and the
heating element in each oxygen sensor. If the PCM
does not receive 12 volts from this input after
grounding the ASD relay, it sets a Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC).
BATTERY VOLTAGEÐPCM INPUT
The PCM monitors the battery voltage input to
determine fuel injector pulse width and generator
field control.
If battery voltage is low the PCM will increase
injector pulse width (period of time that the injector
is energized).
BRAKE SWITCHÐPCM INPUT
When the brake switch is activated, the PCM
receives an input indicating that the brakes are
being applied. After receiving this input the PCM
maintains idle speed to a scheduled RPM through
control of the idle air control motor. The brake switch
is mounted on the brake pedal support bracket.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORÐPCM INPUT
The PCM determines fuel injection synchronization
and cylinder identification from inputs provided by
the camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position
sensor. From the two inputs, the PCM determines
crankshaft position.
3.3/3.8L
The sensor generates pulses as groups of notches
on the camshaft sprocket pass underneath it (Fig. 2).
The PCM keeps track of crankshaft rotation and
identifies each cylinder by the pulses generated by
the notches on the camshaft sprocket. Four crank-
shaft pulses follow each group of camshaft pulses.
When the PCM receives two camshaft pulses fol-
lowed by the long flat spot on the camshaft sprocket,
it knows that the crankshaft timing marks for cylin-
der one are next (on driveplate). When the PCM
receives one camshaft pulse after the long flat spot
on the sprocket, cylinder number two crankshaft tim-
ing marks are next. After 3 camshaft pulses, the
PCM knows cylinder four crankshaft timing marks
follow. One camshaft pulse after the three pulses
indicates cylinder five. The two camshaft pulses after
cylinder 5 signals cylinder six (Fig. 3). The PCM can
synchronize on cylinders 1 or 4.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

The crankshaft position sensor is located in the
transaxle housing, above the vehicle speed sensor
(Fig. 10). The bottom of the sensor is positioned next
to the drive plate.The distance between the bot-
tom of sensor and the drive plate is critical to
the operation of the system. When servicing the
crankshaft position sensor, refer to the appro-
priate Multi-Port Fuel Injection Service Proce-
dures section in this Group.
2.4L
The second crankshaft counterweight has
machined into it two sets of four timing reference
notches and a 60 degree signature notch (Fig. 11).
From the crankshaft position sensor input the PCM
determines engine speed and crankshaft angle (posi-
tion).
The notches generate pulses from high to low in
the crankshaft position sensor output voltage. When
a metal portion of the counterweight aligns with the
crankshaft position sensor, the sensor output voltagegoes low (less than 0.3 volts). When a notch aligns
with the sensor, voltage spikes high (5.0 volts). As a
group of notches pass under the sensor, the output
voltage switches from low (metal) to high (notch)
then back to low.
If available, an oscilloscope can display the square
wave patterns of each voltage pulse. From the width
of the output voltage pulses, the PCM calculates
engine speed. The width of the pulses represent the
amount of time the output voltage stays high before
switching back to low. The period of time the sensor
output voltage stays high before switching back to
low is referred to as pulse width. The faster the
engine is operating, the smaller the pulse width on
the oscilloscope.
By counting the pulses and referencing the pulse
from the 60 degree signature notch, the PCM calcu-
lates crankshaft angle (position). In each group of
timing reference notches, the first notch represents
69 degrees before top dead center (BTDC). The sec-
ond notch represents 49 degrees BTDC. The third
notch represents 29 degrees. The last notch in each
set represents 9 degrees before top dead center
(TDC).
The timing reference notches are machined to a
uniform width representing 13.6 degrees of crank-
shaft rotation. From the voltage pulse width the
PCM tells the difference between the timing refer-
ence notches and the 60 degree signature notch. The
60 degree signature notch produces a longer pulse
width than the smaller timing reference notches. If
the camshaft position sensor input switches from
high to low when the 60 degree signature notch
passes under the crankshaft position sensor, the
PCM knows cylinder number one is the next cylinder
at TDC.
The crankshaft position sensor mounts to the
engine block behind the generator, just above the oil
filter (Fig. 12).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORÐPCM
INPUT
The engine coolant temperature sensor is a vari-
able resistor with a range of -40ÉC to 129ÉC (-40ÉF to
265ÉF).
The engine coolant temperature sensor provides an
input voltage to the PCM. As coolant temperature
varies, the sensor resistance changes resulting in a
different input voltage to the PCM.
When the engine is cold, the PCM will demand
slightly richer air/fuel mixtures and higher idle
speeds until normal operating temperatures are
reached.
The engine coolant sensor is also used for cooling
fan control.
Fig. 10 Crankshaft Position Sensor LocationÐ3.0/
3.3/3.8L
Fig. 11 Timing Reference Notches
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)