Stratus L4-2.4L DOHC (1995)
Automatic Shut Down (ASD) Relay: Description and Operation
ASD Relay Operation
Fig. 16 Power Distribution Center (PDC)
The Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay supplies battery voltage to the fuel injectors, generator field, electronic ignition coil and the heating
elements in the oxygen sensors. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for circuit information.
The PCM controls the ASD relay by switching the ground path for the solenoid side of the relay on and off. The PCM turns the ground path off
when the ignition switch is in the Off position unless the O2 Heater Monitor test is being run. Refer to System Diagnosis/On-Board Diagnostics.
When the ignition switch is in On or Start, the PCM momentarily turns on the ASD relay. While the relay is on the PCM monitors the crankshaft
and camshaft position sensor signals to determine engine speed and ignition timing (coil dwell). If the PCM does not receive crankshaft and
camshaft position sensor signals when the ignition switch is in the Run position, it will de-energize the ASD relay.
The ASD relay is located in the PDC Fig. 16. The inside top of the PDC cover has a label showing relay and fuse identification.
