Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

General Information

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is designed to maintain exhaust emission levels while maintaining excellent driveability and fuel efficiency. The PCM controls the following operations:
^ The fuel control
^ The Ignition Control (IC)
^ The Knock Sensor (KS) system
^ The automatic transmission shift functions
^ The manual transmission
^ The cruise control enable, if so equipped
^ The generator
^ The Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) purge
^ The A/C clutch control, if so equipped
^ The Secondary Air Injection (AIR), if so equipped
^ The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)