Century V6-231 3.8L (1985)
Engine Control Module: Description and Operation
Run Mode
The Run Mode consists of two separate operating conditions; open loop and closed loop. The engine operates in open loop when it is first started and
RPM is above 400 RPM. During open loop operation, the ECM disregards the oxygen sensor signal and determines air/fuel mixture primarily from
coolant and MAF sensors on V6-173 (2.8L) (except Fiero), V6-181 (3.0L), V6-231 (3.8L), V8-305 (5.0L) andV8-350 (5.7L) engines. On 4-110 (1.8L),
4-122 (2.0L) Turbo, 4-138 (2.3L) and Fiero V6-173 (2.8L) engines the ECM determines open loop air/fuel mixtures from the coolant and MAP sensors.
On V6-231 (3800) engine, the ECM determines air/fuel mixture primarily from the TPS, coolant and MAF sensors. The engine will continue to operate
in open loop until the following conditions are met:
1.
The oxygen sensor has varying voltage output, indicating it is hot enough to operate properly.
2.
The coolant sensor is above a specified temperature.
3.
A specific amount of time has elapsed since the engine was started. The specified values for conditions mentioned above vary from model to
model, and are stored in the ECM PROM.
When the above conditions are met, the engine goes into closed loop operation. When operating in closed loop, the ECM determines the air/fuel ratio
(injector pulse rate) based on signals from the oxygen sensor. This allows the air/fuel mixture to remain close to the optimum 14.7:1 ratio.
