Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay

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NOTE: If ASD relay is suspected of causing a fuel or ignition system malfunction, use Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) to diagnose ASD relay. See TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay provides battery voltage to alternator field winding, electric fuel pump, fuel injectors, ignition coil and O2S sensor heating element. ASD relay is PCM controlled by switching ASD relay ground circuit on and off. ASD relay is located inside Power Distribution Center (PDC) which is located in engine compartment. See label on PDC cover for relay and fuse identification.

On 2.5L, PCM determines engine speed and synchronizes injectors from distributor pick-up signal. When distributor pick-up signal is not received when ignition switch is in RUN or START position, PCM turns ASD relay ground circuit off. ASD relay turns off battery voltage to alternator field winding, electric fuel pump, fuel injectors, ignition coil and O2S sensor heating element.

If ASD relay has a suspected malfunction, replace with a known good part and retest. If malfunction is still present, refer to TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.