fuel consumption DODGE RAM 2001 Service Repair Manual

FUEL PRESSURE
The fuel pressure regulator controls fuel system
pressure. The PCM cannot detect a clogged fuel
pump inlet filter, clogged in-line fuel filter, or a
pinched fuel supply or return line. However, these
could result in a rich or lean condition causing the
PCM to store an oxygen sensor or fuel system diag-
nostic trouble code.
SECONDARY IGNITION CIRCUIT
The PCM cannot detect an inoperative ignition coil,
fouled or worn spark plugs, ignition cross firing, or
open spark plug cables.
CYLINDER COMPRESSION
The PCM cannot detect uneven, low, or high engine
cylinder compression.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The PCM cannot detect a plugged, restricted or
leaking exhaust system, although it may set a fuel
system fault.
FUEL INJECTOR MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS
The PCM cannot determine if a fuel injector is
clogged, the needle is sticking or if the wrong injector
is installed. However, these could result in a rich or
lean condition causing the PCM to store a diagnostic
trouble code for either misfire, an oxygen sensor, or
the fuel system.
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
Although the PCM monitors engine exhaust oxygen
content when the system is in closed loop, it cannot
determine excessive oil consumption.
THROTTLE BODY AIR FLOW
The PCM cannot detect a clogged or restricted air
cleaner inlet or filter element.
VACUUM ASSIST
The PCM cannot detect leaks or restrictions in the
vacuum circuits of vacuum assisted engine control
system devices. However, these could cause the PCM
to store a MAP sensor diagnostic trouble code and
cause a high idle condition.
PCM SYSTEM GROUND
The PCM cannot determine a poor system ground.
However, one or more diagnostic trouble codes may
be generated as a result of this condition. The mod-
ule should be mounted to the body at all times, also
during diagnostic.
PCM CONNECTOR ENGAGEMENT
The PCM may not be able to determine spread or
damaged connector pins. However, it might storediagnostic trouble codes as a result of spread connec-
tor pins.
OPERATION - NON-MONITORED CIRCUITS -
DIESEL
The PCM and/or the ECM will not monitor certain
malfunctioning circuits or components that could
cause driveability problems. Also, a Diagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC) might not be stored for these mal-
functions. However, problems with these circuits or
components may cause the PCM/ECM to store DTC's
for other circuits or components.EXAMPLES:A cyl-
inder with low compression will not set a DTC
directly, but may cause an engine misfire. This in
turn may cause the ECM to set a DTC for an engine
misfire. Or, a dirty or plugged air filter will not set a
DTC directly, but may cause lack of turbocharger
boost. This in turn may cause the ECM to set a DTC
for a boost pressure malfunction.
FUEL PRESSURE
Primary fuel pressure from the fuel tank to the
fuel injection pump is supplied by the low-pressure
fuel transfer pump. High-pressure to the fuel injec-
tors is supplied by the fuel injection pump. The ECM
cannot detect actual fuel pressure, a clogged fuel fil-
ter, clogged fuel screen, or a pinched fuel supply or
return line. However, a DTC may be set due to an
engine misfire.
CYLINDER COMPRESSION
The ECM cannot detect uneven, low, or high
engine cylinder compression. However, these could
result in a possible misfire which may set a DTC.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The ECM cannot detect a plugged, restricted or
leaking exhaust system. However, DTC's may be set
for engine misfire, high intake manifold temperature,
high engine coolant temperature, turbocharger over-
boost or turbocharger underboost.
FUEL INJECTOR MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS
The ECM cannot determine if a fuel injector is
clogged, the needle is sticking or if the wrong injector
is installed. However, these could result in a possible
misfire which may set a DTC.
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
The ECM cannot determine excessive oil consump-
tion. However, if excess oil consumption is high
enough, it could result in a possible engine misfire
which may set a DTC.
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