Total amplitude from positive to negative is about 12 volts. Photo 2: This is a typical ac voltage, sine waveform generated by a magnetic-reluctor CKP sensor.
Any calibration failure is caused by a temp sensor supplying an incorrect voltage to the ECM, which usually causes a minor rich or lean condition. In contrast, a circuit shorted to reference voltage indicates about 300º F, which can cause a major lean-fuel condition. An open circuit normally indicates -40º F, which can cause a major rich-fuel condition. Temperature circuit failures can cause an engine to stall, whereas sensor calibration problems usually cause an engine performance problem. The scan tool changes the voltage signal into Fahrenheit or Centigrade degrees and displays it as a temperature parameter indicator (PID). A five-volt reference flows from the ECM, through the thermistor, and returns to the ECM as a reduced voltage signal. Temperature sensors are normally two-wire circuits (see Photo 1). Temperature sensors contain a thermistor that changes electrical resistance in response to changes in temperature. The two-wire, thermistor-type intake air temperature sensor (center) creates a voltage drop in the IAT circuit, which the ECM translates into input data. Photo 1: Loose ducting can cause an intermittent stall on any MAF-equipped engine.
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In any case, the ECM doesn’t always store a code when a circuit or calibration failure occurs, which is the topic we’re going to discuss in the following text. Calibration failures are detected by a rationalization process in which the ECM compares one sensor output with similar sensor outputs, or with an anticipated range of sensor performance.
Sensors can also lose their calibration, which usually results in an engine performance complaint. If circuit voltage is greater than bias, the ECM senses that the circuit is shorted to another voltage source. If bias voltage is pulled down to zero, the ECM senses a shorted-to-ground circuit. If, for example, the ECM detects 0.45 bias volts on an inoperative circuit, the ECM senses an open circuit. In many applications, the ECM feeds a bias voltage into a circuit to detect when the circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage. Sensor failures normally occur as one of three failure categories: open-circuit, shorted-to-ground, and shorted-to-voltage. These repair solutions will cover more than six-million vehicles on the road today.ĭavid Hirschhorn, Director of Brand Management In a 45-minute webinar sponsored by CRP Automotive, the company that brings you Rein Automotive, we will cover six common cooling system repairs on BMW, Audi and VW vehicles. These solutions can simplify a repair and protect against future failures. These parts can create a win/win situation for your shop and customers when dealing with today’s vehicle’s complexity and longevity. Some replacement parts can be better than the original parts. It could be hoses, plastic couplings or water pumps. Have you ever noticed many European cars and SUVs no longer have coolant replacement intervals listed in the service information? This could be due to cooling systems requiring service or component replacement prior to that interval. Sponsored By CRP Automotive, the company that brings you REIN Automotive
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