Powertrain Management: Description and Operation

The Engine Control system utilizes a microcomputer and maintains overall control of the engine, etc. An outline of the Engine Control is given here.

1. INPUT SIGNALS
1. Engine Coolant Temp. Signal Circuit
The Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor detects the Engine Coolant Temp. and has a built-in Thermistor with a resistance which varies according to the water temp. Is input into TERMINAL THW of the Engine Control Module as a control signal.
2. Intake Air Temp. Signal Circuit
The Intake Air Temp. Sensor is installed in the mass air flow meter and detects the Intake Air Temp. which is input as a Control signal to TERMINAL THA of the Engine Control module
3. Oxygen Density Signal Circuit
The oxygen density in the exhaust emissions is detected and input as a control signal from the Heated Oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1, Bank 1 Sensor 2) to TERMINAL OX1, OX2 of the Engine Control Module. To stabilize detection performance by the Heated Oxygen sensor is warmed.
4. RPM Signal System
Crankshaft Position is detected by Crankshaft Position Sensor and the pick-up coil installed inside the distributor. The Crankshaft Position is input as a control signal to TERMINALS NE2+ of the Engine Control Module, and Engine Speed is input to TERMINAL NE.
5. Throttle Position Signal Circuit
The Throttle Position Sensor detects the Throttle valve opening angle as a control signal which is input into TERMINAL VTA of the Engine Control Module. When the valve is completely closed, the engine idling signal is input into TERMINAL IDL.
6. Vehicle Speed Circuit
The Vehicle Speed is detected by Vehicle Speed Sensor installed in the combination meter, and the signal is input to TERMINAL SPD of the Engine Control Module.
7. Neutral Position Signal Circuit
The Park/Neutral position SW detects whether the shift position is in "N" and "P" or not, and the signal is input into TERMINAL NSW of the engine control module.
8. A/C SW Signal Circuit
The operating voltage of the A/C Magnetic Clutch is detected, and the signal is input into TERMINAL A/C of the Engine Control Module as a control signal.
9. Battery Signal Circuit
Voltage is constantly applied to TERMINAL BATT of the Engine Control Module. With the Ignition SW turned ON, the voltage for Engine Control Module start-up power supply is applied to TERMINAL +B of the Engine Control Module via EFI Main Relay.
The current flow through the IGN fuse flows to TERMINAL IGSW of the engine control module.
10. Intake Air Volume Signal Circuit
Intake Air volume is detected by the mass Air flow, and the signal is input to TERMINAL VG of the Engine Control Module as a control signal.
11. Stop Light SW Signal Circuit
The stop light SW is used to detect whether or not the vehicle is braking or not, and the signal is input into TERMINAL STP of the Engine Control Module as a control signal.
12. Starter Signal Circuit
To confirm whether the engine is cranking, voltage applied to the starter motor during cranking is detected and the signal is input into TERMINAL NSW of the Engine Control Module as a control signal.
13. Engine Knock Signal Circuit
Engine Knocking is detected by the knock sensor 1 and 2, and the signal is input into TERMINALS KNK1 and KNK2 as a control signal.

2. CONTROL SYSTEM
^ SFI System
The SFI system monitors the Engine condition through the signals input from each sensor (input signals from (1) to (13) etc.) to the Engine Control Module. The best fuel injection timing is decided based on this data and the program memorized by the Engine Control Module, and the Control signal is output to TERMINALS #10, #20, #30, #40, #50, and #60 of the Engine Control Module to operate the injector. (Inject the Fuel). The SFI system produces Control of fuel injection operation by the Engine Control Module in response to the driving conditions.

^ ESA System
The ESA system monitors the Engine condition through the signals input to the Engine Control Module from each sensor (Input Signals from (1), (2), (4) to (13) etc.). The best ignition timing is decided according to this data and the memorized data in the Engine Control Module, and the Control signal is output to TERMINAL IGT, this signal Controls the Igniter to provide the best Ignition timing for the driving conditions.

^ Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Control System
The Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Control System turns the heater ON when the Intake Air Volume is low (Temp. Of Exhaust Emissions Low), and warms up the Oxygen Sensor to improve detection performance of the sensor. The Engine Control Module evaluates the signals from each sensor (Input Signals from (1), (2), (4), (9) To (11) etc.), and outputs current to TERMINALS HT1 and HT2 to control the Heater.
^ Idle Air Control System
The Idle Air Control system (Step Motor Type) increases the Engine speed and provides idling stability for fast idle-up when the Engine is cold and when the idle speed has dropped due to Electrical load and so on. The Engine Control Module evaluates the signals from each sensor (Input Signals from (1), (4), (5), (8), (9), (11) etc.), and outputs current to TERMINALS ISC1, ISC2, ISC3 and ISC4 to Control the Idle Air Control Valve.

^ EGR Cut Control System
The EGR Cut Control System controls the VSV (EGR) by evaluating the signal from each sensor (Input Signals from (1), (5), (9)), and outputs current to TERMINAL EGR of the Engine Control Module.

^ Fuel Pump Control System
The Engine Control Module outputs current to TERMINAL FPR and controls the fuel pump relay and fuel pump drive speed in response to conditions.

^ Fuel Pressure Control system
The Fuel Pressure up system causes the VSV (Fuel Pressure Control) to come on for high temp. starts and immediately after starting in order to increase the fuel pressure, improve startability at high temperatures and provide stable idling. The Engine Control module evaluates the signals from each Sensor ((1), (2), (5), (11)), outputs current to TERMINAL FPU and controls the VSV.

3. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
With the Diagnosis System, when there is a malfunction in the Engine Control Module signal system, the malfunctioning system is recorded in the memory. The malfunctioning system can be found by reading the code displayed by the malfunction indicator lamp.

4. FAIL-SAFE SYSTEM
When a malfunction has occurred in any systems, if there is a possibility of Engine trouble being caused by continued Control based on the signals from that system, the Fail-Safe System either controls the system by using data (Standard Values) recorded in the Engine Control Module memory or else stops the Engine.