Idle Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the engine is at operating temperature, this is a Closed Loop mode. At idle speed, the PCM receives inputs from:
- A/C select signal (if equipped)
- A/C request signal (if equipped)
- Battery voltage
- CMP sensor signal
- ECT sensor
- Manifold IAT sensor
- MAP sensor
- APPS
- TPS
- (CKP) sensor
- Park/neutral switch (gear indicator signal)
- O2 Sensors
Based on these inputs, the following occurs:
- Voltage is applied to the fuel injectors with the ASD relay via the PCM. The PCM will then control injection sequence and injector PWM by turning the ground circuit to each individual injector on and off.
- The PCM monitors the O2 Sensor input and adjusts air-fuel ratio by varying injector pulse width. It also adjusts engine idle speed through the ETC motor.
- The PCM adjusts ignition timing by increasing and decreasing spark advance.
- The PCM operates the A/C compressor clutch through the A/C clutch relay. This happens if A/C has been selected by the vehicle operator and requested by the A/C thermostat.