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Monday, March 12, 2012

Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Details For Ford?

Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION Details are as follows :----

Description & Operation

The EEC-5 system is the latest generation of Ford's engine control technology. EEC-5 is compliant with the latest OBD-II regulations set forth by the government. When a system or component exceeds emission thresholds or a component operates outside of tolerance, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will be illuminated.

The PCM is the heart of the EEC-5 system. It receives data from a number of sensors and other electronic components (switches, relay, etc.). Based on information received and programs mapped into the PCM's memory, it generates output signals to control various relay, solenoids and other actuators. The PCM in the EEC-5 system has calibration modules, located inside the assembly, that contain calibration specifications for optimizing emissions, fuel economy and driveability. The calibration module is called a PROM.

The EEC-5 system consists of the following components:

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Throttle Position (TP) sensor

Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor

Idle Air Control (IAC) valve

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor

Knock Sensor (KS)

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor

The MAF sensor (a potentiometer) senses the position of the airflow in the engine's air induction system and generates a voltage signal that varies with the amount of air drawn into the engine. The IAT sensor (a sensor in the area of the MAF sensor) measures the temperature of the incoming air and transmits a corresponding electrical signal. Another temperature sensor (the ECT sensor) inserted in the engine coolant tells if the engine is cold or warmed up. The TP sensor, a switch that senses throttle plate position, produces electrical signals that tell the PCM when the throttle is closed or wide open. A special probe (the HO2S) in the exhaust manifold measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas, which is in indication of combustion efficiency, and sends a signal to the PCM. The sixth signal, camshaft position information, is transmitted by the CMP sensor, installed in place of the distributor.

The EEC-5 microcomputer circuit processes the input signals and produces output control signals to the fuel injectors to regulate fuel discharged to the injectors. It also adjusts ignition spark timing to provide the best balance between driveability and economy, and controls the IAC valve to maintain the proper idle speed.

Because of the complicated nature of the EEC-5 OBD II system, special tools such as a Break Out Box (BOB) and a Generic Scan Tool (GST) are necessary for testing and troubleshooting.

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