GROUND DISTRIBUTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section identifies the vehicle grounds, splices
connected to each ground, and the components con-
nected to each ground. Refer to the appropriate sec-
tion of the wiring diagrams for circuit descriptions of
specific systems. Refer to sub-section 8W-90 for illus-
trations of the physical location of each ground on
the vehicle.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
G101................................8W-15-2
G102................................8W-15-2
G103................................8W-15-2
G104................................8W-15-2
G105................................8W-15-2
G106................................8W-15-3
G107................................8W-15-3
G108................................8W-15-4
G109................................8W-15-4
G201................................8W-15-5
G301................................8W-15-6
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CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
The charging system is an integral part of the bat-
tery and starting systems. Because all these systems
work in conjunction, diagnose and test them together.
Circuit A11 connects to the generator output termi-
nal and splices to fuse 1 and fuse 8 in the Power Dis-
tribution Center (PDC). Circuit A0 connects the
battery to the PDC.
Circuit Z0 provides ground for the generator. Cir-
cuit Z0 attaches to the right rear of the engine.
When the ignition switch is in either the START or
RUN positions, it connects circuit A1 from fuse 6 in
the PDC to circuit A21. Circuit A21 splices to supply
current to the coil side of the automatic shut down
(ASD) relay. The powertrain control module (PCM)
provides ground for the relay on circuit K51. Circuit
K51 connects to cavity 51 of the PCM.
When the PCM grounds the ASD relay, contacts in-
side the relay close and connect circuit A18 from fuse
14 in the PDC to circuit A142. Circuit A142 splices to
the generator field terminal.
The PCM has an internal voltage regulator that
controls generator output. The PCM controls the gen-
erator field on circuit K20. Circuit K20 connects to
PCM cavity 20.
When the engine operates and there is current in
the generator field, the generator produces a B+ volt-
age. The generator supplies B+ voltage to the battery
through the A11 and A0 circuits.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
²If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.5L engine, cir-
cuit Z0 also connects to the battery.
²Circuit A14 from fuse 2 in the PDC supplies volt-
age to the fuse block for fuse 14.
²The ignition switch also connects circuit A1 with
circuits A41, A38, and A48.
²Circuit A21 also splices to power fuse 17 in the
fuse block.
²Circuit A21 also powers the coil side of the fuel
pump relay.
²The ASD relay supplies battery voltage for the fuel
injectors, ignition coil, and the heated oxygen sensor.
The fuel pump relay powers the fuel pump module.
²Circuit K51 also provides ground for the coil side
of the fuel pump relay.
DIAGRAM INDEX
Component Page
Battery (2.5L)...........................8W-20-2
Battery (4.0L)...........................8W-20-3
PDC Fuse 1 (2.5L).......................8W-20-2
PDC Fuse 1 (4.0L).......................8W-20-3
PDC Fuse 9 (2.5L).......................8W-20-2
PDC Fuse 9 (4.0L).......................8W-20-3
Generator (2.5L).........................8W-20-2
Generator (4.0L).........................8W-20-3
Powertrain Control Module (2.5L)..............8W-20-2
Powertrain Control Module (4.0L)..............8W-20-3
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