Engine Warm-Up Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2015 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This is an Open Loop mode. During engine warm-up, the PCM receives inputs from:
- Direct Battery voltage
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
- Intake Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
- Throttle Position Sensors (TPS)
- Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) signal
- Park/neutral switch (gear indicator signal)
- Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS)
- Air conditioning select signal (if equipped)
- Air conditioning request signal (if equipped)
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 the injection sequence and injector pulse width by turning the ground circuit to each individual injector on and off.
- The PCM adjusts engine idle speed through the electronic throttle control (ETC) motor and adjusts ignition timing accordingly.
- The PCM operates the A/C compressor clutch through the clutch relay. This is done if A/C has been selected by the vehicle operator and requested by the A/C thermostat.
- When the heating element has reached operating temperature located in the O2S, the PCM will begin monitoring O2 sensor output readings. The system will then leave the warm-up (open loop) mode and go into closed loop operation.