PCM controls engine idle speed based upon engine operating conditions. The PCM senses engine operating conditions and determines the best idle speed.
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Section: Theory & Operation- Introduction
- Terminology
- Mass Airflow (MAF)
- Speed Density
- Computerized Engine Controls
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (alu)
- Central Processing Unit (cpu)
- Power Supply
- Memories
- Input Devices
- A/c Request Signal
- A/c Pressure Sensor
- A/c Pressure Switches
- A/c Temperature Sensors
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- Brake Switch Feedback
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- Crankshaft Position (ckp) Sensor
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Fuel Pump Feedback
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- Ignition/crank Signal
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
- Knock Sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor
- Oil Temperature (engine) Sensor (corvette)
- Oxygen Sensor (O2S)
- Park/neutral Position (pnp) Switch
- Power Steering Pressure (psp) Switch
- RPM Reference Signal
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- Throttle Position Switch
- Transmission Range Switch
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (vss)
- Output Signals
- A/c Compressor Clutch
- Canister Purge Control Solenoid
- Computer Controlled Coil Ignition (C(3)I)
- Cooling Fan Relay
- Digital EGR Valve
- Direct Ignition System (dis)
- EGR Control Solenoid
- Electronic Variable Orifice (evo) Actuator
- Fuel Injectors
- Fuel Pump & Fuel Pump Relay
- High Energy Ignition Electronic Spark Timing (hei-Est)
- Hot Light or Coolant Temperature (temp) Light
- Idle Speed Control (isc) Motor
- Linear EGR Valve
- Knock Sensor Operation
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
- Self-Diagnostics
- Serial Data
- Shift Light
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- Fuel Control
- Open Loop
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- Multiport Fuel Injection (mfi)
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- Idle Speed
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- Ignition Timing Advance
- Emission Systems
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
- Digital EGR System
- Linear EGR System
- Negative Backpressure EGR Valve
- Evaporative Emission Control
- Carbon Canister
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- Tank Pressure Control Valve
- Except
- Self-Diagnostic System
- "hard Failures"
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- Miscellaneous Controls
- Electric Cooling Fan
- Electronic Variable Orifice (evo) Actuator (saturn)
- Hot Light or Coolant Temperature Light
- Torque Converter Clutch (non-Electronic Transmission)
- Torque Converter Clutch (electronic Transmission)
- Electronic Transmission
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- Automatic HVAC System
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- Axle Shafts
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- Wiring Diagrams - Engine Performance