About Modes of Operation

IGNITION SWITCH ON (ENGINE OFF) MODE
When the ignition switch activates the fuel injection system, the following actions occur:
- The PCM monitors the engine coolant temperature sensor input. The PCM modifies fuel strategy based on this input.

When the key is in the "ON" position and the engine is not running (zero rpm), the MFI relay (ASD relay) and fuel pump relay are not energized. Therefore, voltage is not supplied to the fuel pump, IAC motor and fuel injectors.

ENGINE START-UP MODE
This is an open loop mode. The following actions occur when the starter motor is engaged:

1. The MFI (ASD) and fuel pump relays are energized. If the PCM does not receive the crankshaft signals within approximately one second, these relays are de-energized.

2. The PCM energizes all fuel injectors until it determines crankshaft position from the camshaft and crankshaft signals. The PCM determines crankshaft position within one engine revolution. After the crankshaft position has been determined, the PCM energizes the fuel injectors in sequence. The PCM adjusts the injector pulse width and synchronizes the fuel injectors by controlling the fuel injector ground paths.

3. Once the engine idles within 64 RPM of its target engine speed, the PCM compares the current MAP sensor value with the value received during the ignition switch on (zero rpm) mode. A diagnostic trouble code is written to PCM memory if a minimum difference between the two values is not found.

Once the MFI (ASD) and fuel pump relays have been energized, the PCM determines the fuel injector pulse width based on the following:
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Manifold Absolute Pressure
- Intake Air Temperature
- Engine Revolutions
- Throttle Position

The PCM determines the spark advance based on the following:
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Crankshaft Position
- Camshaft Position
- Intake Air Temperature
- Manifold Absolute Pressure
- Throttle Position

ENGINE WARM-UP MODE
This is an open loop mode. The PCM adjusts injector pulse width and controls injector synchronization by controlling the fuel injector ground paths. The PCM adjusts ignition timing and engine idle speed. The PCM adjusts the idle speed by controlling the idle air control motor.

CRUISE OR IDLE MODE
When the engine is at normal operating temperature, this is a closed loop mode.

ACCELERATION MODE
This is a closed loop mode. The PCM recognizes an increase in throttle position and a decrease in manifold vacuum as engine load increases. In response, the PCM increases the injector pulse width to meet the increased load.

DECELERATION MODE
This is a closed loop mode. The PCM recognizes a decrease in throttle position and an increase in manifold vacuum as engine load decreases. In response, the PCM decreases the injector pulse width to meet the decreased load.

WIDE OPEN THROTTLE MODE
This is an open loop mode. The throttle position sensor notifies the PCM of a wide open throttle condition. Once a wide open throttle is sensed, the PCM de-energized

The A/C compressor clutch relay for various time periods.