MX-6 LS V6-2.5L DOHC (1997): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: MX-6 L4-1991cc 2.0L DOHC (1993), MX-6 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2 (1988), MX-6 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC Turbo F2 (1989), MX-6 V6-2496cc 2.5L DOHC (1996).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
- Relays and Modules - Powertrain Management39 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems19 pages
    Engine Control Module › Component Information10 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Description and Operation › Control Module2
    Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction18 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information9 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Ignition System2 pages
    Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Ignition Shut Down Relay (For Antitheft) › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management119 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems76 pages
    Absolute Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Customer Interest for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Testing and Inspection › Component Testing2 3
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
    Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Transaxle Range Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Testing and Inspection › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Service and Repair › With Automatic Transaxle2 3
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Sensors and Switches - Emission Control Systems16 pages
    EGR Boost Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Customer Interest for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction13 pages
    Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
    Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System14 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Ignition Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks28 pages
- Computers and Control Systems208 pages
  - Absolute Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Customer Interest for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
  - Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
  - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Brake Signal › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Data Link Connector › Component Information15 pages
    Locations › Data Link Connector 12
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Description and Operation › DLC-12
  - EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Engine Control Module › Component Information10 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Description and Operation › Control Module2
  - Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
  - Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Testing and Inspection › Component Testing2 3
  - Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems19 pages
    Engine Control Module › Component Information10 pages
    Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Description and Operation › Control Module2
    Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems76 pages
    Absolute Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Customer Interest for Absolute Pressure Sensor: › F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor <--> [Intake Air Temperature Sensor] › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Testing and Inspection › Component Testing2 3
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
    Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Transaxle Range Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Testing and Inspection › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Service and Repair › With Automatic Transaxle2 3
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Transaxle Range Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Testing and Inspection › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Service and Repair › With Automatic Transaxle2 3
  - Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
- Emission Control Systems56 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Evaporative Emissions System10 pages
    Purge Solenoid Valve <--> [Canister Purge Control Valve] › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Testing and Inspection › Pressure Control Valve Inspection2
    Canister Purge Solenoid › Component Information › Locations
    Evaporative Check Valve › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Charcoal Canister <--> [Evaporative Emission Control Canister] › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Liquid Vapor Separator, Evaporative System › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Exhaust Gas Recirculation23 pages
    EGR Boost Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    Customer Interest for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    EGR Solenoid Valve <--> [EGR Electronic Vacuum Regulator Solenoid] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    EGR Valve › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Exhaust Pressure Regulator Vacuum Valve, EGR › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
  - Fillpipe Restrictor › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Positive Crankcase Ventilation › Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Sensors and Switches - Emission Control Systems16 pages
    EGR Boost Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for EGR Boost Sensor:4 pages
    F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    F02297 › Oct › 97 › EGR Boost Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's P0400 or P1195 Set2
    EGR Valve Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Sensor Inspection2 3
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction129 pages
  - Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications › Pressure2
  - Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions › Customer Safety Information2
  - Idle Speed › System Information7 pages
    Specifications
    System Diagnosis › Idle Speed2 3
    Adjustments › Idle Speed2 3
  - Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments
  - Accelerator Pedal › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3
  - Air Cleaner Housing › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
  - Fillpipe Restrictor › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Fuel › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System - Fuel Ethanol Content Testing2
  - Fuel Filler Cap › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions › Customer Safety Information2
  - Fuel Injector › Fuel Injector Wiring Harness › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Fuel Injector Wiring Harness: › F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuel Injector Wiring Harness: › F02697 › Nov › 97 › Map Sensor/Exhaust Pipe - Lack of Power/Hesitation2
  - Fuel Pressure Check Valve › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
  - Pressure Regulator Control (PRC) Solenoid Valve <--> [Fuel Pressure Control Solenoid] › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Fuel Pressure Regulator › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Fuel Pump11 pages
    Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications › Pressure2
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information9 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Fuel Pump Pickup Filter › Component Information › Locations2
  - Fuel Distributor <--> [Fuel Rail] › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6
  - Fuel Tank › Fuel Gauge Sender › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
  - Intake Air Duct › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction18 pages
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information9 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve <--> [Idle/Throttle Speed Control Unit] › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Intake Air System2
    Description and Operation › Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve2 3
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Resonance Chamber <--> [Resonator, Intake Air] › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Fuel Vapor Valve <--> [Rollover Valve, Fuel Tank] › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction13 pages
    Volume Airflow Sensor <--> [Air Flow Meter/Sensor] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Air Flow Meter - Service Precautions2
    Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Throttle Body › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Throttle Adjustment Screw - Adjustment Precaution
  - Throttle Cable/Linkage › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
  - Closed Throttle Position Switch <--> [Throttle Full Close Switch] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS) <--> [Variable Induction System]12 pages
    Vacuum Chamber (VRIS) <--> [Vacuum Reservoir, Variable Induction] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    Check Valve (VRIS) <--> [Variable Induction Check Valve] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    VRIS Shutter Valve Actuators No.1 and No.2 <--> [Variable Induction Control Actuator] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
    VRIS Solenoid Valves No.1 and No.2 <--> [Variable Induction Control Solenoid] › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Ignition System43 pages
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Ignition Timing2 pages
    Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
    Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Locations
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
  - Distributor, Ignition2 pages
    Distributor Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Ignition Rotor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - High-Tension Lead <--> [Ignition Cable] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Spark Plug Wire - Resistance Specifications2
  - Ignition Coil › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Ignition Shut Down Relay (For Antitheft) › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Ignition System2 pages
    Ignition Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Ignition Shut Down Relay (For Antitheft) › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System14 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information4 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Ignition Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications › Gap2
- Transmission Control Systems48 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T18 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2 3
    Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information6 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Shift Solenoid A2 3 4
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information5 pages
    Locations2
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2 3
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T5 pages
    Overdrive Off Indicator Light <--> [Overdrive Indicator Lamp] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Shift Indicator › Component Information › Adjustments
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T25 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Overdrive Off Switch <--> [Overdrive Switch, A/T] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Shift Interlock Switch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Transaxle Range Switch <--> [Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T] › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Testing and Inspection › With Automatic Transaxle2
    Service and Repair › With Automatic Transaxle2 3
    Input/Turbine Speed Sensor <--> [Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T] › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2
    Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor <--> [Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections