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Engine Control Module (ECM)

TERMINAL VOLTAGE TESTING

  1. Connect extra fine wire probes to the voltmeter probes (paper clip, etc.)
  2. Insert the extra fine wire probes from the wire side to each terminal of the ECM connector and measure the voltage while referring to the check chart.

    NOTE: Measure the voltage with the ECM connector plugged in. Measure the voltage between each terminal and the grounding terminal. You may find it convenient to pull the ECM out to make it easier to reach the connector terminals. It is not necessary to do inspection in the order of the chart.

    WARNING
    Short-circuiting the positive (+) probe between a connector terminal and any ground other than the grounding terminal could damage the vehicle wiring, the sensor or the ECM. Use care to prevent this from happening.

  3. If the voltmeter shows any deviation from the standard value, check the corresponding sensor, actuator and related electrical wiring, then repair or replace as needed.
  4. After the repair or replacement, recheck the ECM with the voltmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected the malfunction.

    Fig. 1: The arrangement of the ECM terminals — 2.4L and 3.0L (12 valve) engines

    Fig. 2: The arrangement of the ECM terminals — 2.4L (California RWD 1993–), 3.0L (24 valve) and 3.5L engines

    Fig. 3: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 4: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 5: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 6: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L (California RWD 1993–95) engines

    Fig. 7: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 8: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 9: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 2.4L engines

    Fig. 10: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 3.0L (12 valve) engines

    Fig. 11: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 3.0L (12 valve) engines

    Fig. 12: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 3.0L (24 valve) and 3.5L engines

    Fig. 13: The ECM terminal voltage check chart — 3.0L (24 valve) and 3.5L engines

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