System Description
INPUTS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) OUTPUTS
FRONT HO2S
REAR HO2S
MAP Sensor
CKP/CYP Sensor
ECT Sensor
TP Sensor
IAT Sensor
VSS
FRONT KS
REAR KS
Ignition Timing Adjuster
EGR Valve Lift Sensor
A/T Fl Signals
TCS Signals
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
A/T Gear Position Switch Signal
Neutral Switch Signal (M/T)
Clutch Switch Signal (M/T)
VTEC Pressure Switch
Battery Voltage (IGN.1)
Fuel Pump Terminal Voltage
Fuel Injectors
PGM-FI Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
IAC Valve
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
ICM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Fuel Pump Relay
EGR Control Solenoid Valve
IAB Control Solenoid Valve
Engine Compartment Fan Relay
VTEC Solenoid Valve
TCS Control Signals
FRONT HO2S HEATER
REAR HO2S HEATER
PGM-FI System
The PGM-FI system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.
Fuel Injector Timing and Duration
The ECM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. The
basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory, is further modified by signals sent from various sensors
to obtain the final discharge duration.
Idle Air Control
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
When the engine is cold, the A/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear (A/T only) or the alternator (ALT) is charg-
ing, the ECM controls current to the IAC valve to maintain correct idle speed.
Ignition Timing Control
The ECM contains memories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. Ignition timing
is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
A knock control system is also used. When detonation is detected by the knock sensor (KS), the ignition timing is
retarded.
Other Control Functions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies
current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.
When the engine is running, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies current to the fuel pump.
When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which cuts
current to the fuel pump.
Excellent engine performance is achieved through the use of VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Valve Lift Electron-
ic Control System), intake air bypass control and discharge volume control of the fuel pump.
3. Fuel Cut-off Control
During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors is cut off to improve fuel economy
at speeds over 1,500 rpm.
Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds, 8,300 rpm, regardless of the position of the
throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-revving.
4. A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from being
energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth translation to the A/C mode.
5. Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant temperature is below 1 58 °F (70°C) the ECM supplies a ground to the EVAP purge control
solenoid valve which cuts vacuum to the EVAP purge control diaphragm valve.
6. Intake Air Bypass (IAB) Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine speed is below 4,800 rpm, the IAB control solenoid valve is activated by a signal from the ECM.
Intake air then flows through the smaller chamber, and hight torque is delivered. To increase air flow at engine speeds
higher than 4,800 rpm, the solenoid valve is deactivated by the ECM, and the intake air flows through the larger
chamber.
7. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid Valve
When the EGR is required for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions, the ECM supplies ground to the EGR
control solenoid valve which supplies regulated vacuum to the EGR valve.
ECM fail-safe/back-up Functions
1. Fail-Safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-programmed
valve for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent of
the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self-diagnosis Function [Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)]
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM lights the MIL and stores the diagnostic trouble code
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned in, the ECM supplies ground for the MIL for two seconds
to check the MIL bulb condition.