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The ECM is the brain of the EFI system. It uses sensor
inputs to determine the correct fuel/air ratio for the
engine given the existing conditions of altitude and
temperature.
If any of the sensors should fail while the engine is
running, the ECM will sense a problem and go into a
“fail safe” mode. This is an over-rich condition and
will greatly reduce performance. However, the engine
will be protected from a possible lean condition and
engine damage.
The ECM is equipped with a self-diagnostic system
utilizing the service icon in the speedometer/tachome-
ter and remains illuminated when a problem exists
with any of the sensors. The technician can determine
the problem sensor by reading the code shown on the
readout screen and applying it to the Diagnostic Codes
chart.
NOTE: The ECM cannot be repaired.
If the ECM is not receiving current from one of the
output coils on the stator, that circuit will not operate.
Coils on the stator are the charge coils operating the
ECM, the injector coil which operates the injectors,
the fuel pump coil which operates the fuel pump, and
the lighting coil operating all accessories and the light-
ing system.
Air Temperature Sensor
This sensor detects air temperature entering the air
silencer and engine. The ECM sends current to this
sensor, and (depending on the temperature) the sensor
will pass a certain amount of current through the sen-
sor to ground. The ECM measures how much current
passes through the sensor to ground. From this mea-
surement, the ECM determines the air temperature and
calculates the fuel/air mixture ratio. This sensor is very
sensitive to temperature change. Resistance will drop
as the temperature rises.
Coolant Temperature Sensor
This sensor is very sensitive to temperature change.
The ECM measures the current flow through the sen-
sor to ground. From this measurement, the ECM can
determine the engine coolant temperature and calcu-
late the correct fuel/air mixture ratio.
NOTE: If the coolant temperature rises above
80° C (176° F), the temperature sensor starts to
richen the fuel mixture. At this time, the check
engine light will flash constantly. Once the engine
coolant temperature reaches the specified temper-
ature 93° C (200° F), the temperature sensor will
signal the ECM to go into the rich mode to protect
the engine from overheating. At this time, the
check engine light will stay on.
Throttle Position Sensor
This sensor, located at the end of the throttle shaft, is a
potentiometer (essentially, a resistor). This sensor
transforms the throttle-valve position into output volt-
age to the ECM. In addition, the sensor detects the
opening or closing speed of the throttle valve and
feeds that rate of voltage change to the ECM.
NOTE: The input from the throttle position sen-
sor is one of the main inputs for the ECM calcula-
tion of fuel/air mixture ratio.
Ignition Timing Sensor
This sensor is located inside the magneto case next to
the flywheel, and the recoil starter and the flywheel
must be removed to access the sensor. This sensor is
triggered by a small metal disc precisely mounted to
the flywheel flange. Each time the disc rotates past the
sensor, a signal is sent to the ECM. From this signal,
the ECM determines ignition and injection timing and
RPM.
Barometric Pressure Sensor
This sensor is located inside the ECM and is part of the
ECM unit. Its purpose is to sense atmospheric pres-
sure. From this information, the ECM determines the
correct fuel/air mixture ratio.
NOTE: This sensor is not replaceable. If it should
fail, the ECM must be replaced.
Fuel Injectors
The fuel injectors are positioned in the top of each
throttle body.
A fuel injector is an electromagnetic injection valve
controlled by a signal from the ECM. The coil used in
the injector is a high-pressure resistance type. The
ECM determines the optimum fuel injection time and
duration based on signals from the five sensors.
When voltage is sent to the fuel injector, it energizes
the coil and opens the needle valve, thereby injecting
fuel. Because the fuel pressure (pressure differential
between fuel line and manifold) is kept constant, the
amount of fuel injected is determined by the duration
of time the valve is open.
The injectors are coded with letters (A-B-C). When
replacement of a fuel injector is necessary, the injector
must be replaced with an injector of the same code letter.
CAUTION
Do not replace an injector with one of a different letter.
Severe engine damage may occur.
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