Chapter 28

Engine Control
Computers and Output
Controls
 Engine Control Computers
• Analog voltage signals
• Digital voltage signals
• Binary code
• Input signal conditioning
• Analog/digital converters
• Input amplification
 Microprocessors
• Computer memory
• Random access memory (RAM)
• Read-only memory (ROM)
• Programmable read-only memory (PROM)
• Electronically erasable programmable read-
only memory (EEPROM)
• Keep alive memory (KAM)
• Flash programming
 Computer Output Drivers
• Transistors
• Quad drivers
• Ground drivers
• Adaptive strategies
• Pulse width
• Pulse width modulation
 Fuel Pump Electric Circuit
• Powertrain control module
• Fuel pump relay
• Electric fuel pump
• 2-second shutoff
• Oil pressure cutout switch
 Electronic Fuel Injection
• Throttle body injection
• Ported fuel injection
• Fuel pressure regulator
• Fuel filter
• Fuel return lines
Powertrain Control Module
Outputs
• Solenoids
• Injectors
• Relays
• Motors
• Ignition coils/coil packs