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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1996SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWDESCRIPTION OF ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICSENGINE CONTROLOPEN AND CLOSED LOOP OPERATION
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Open and Closed Loop Operation
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Open and Closed Loop Operation
The PCM operates in two different fuel control modes: Open Loop and Closed Loop. Whenever the vehicle is first started the PCM operates in open loop fuel control. When the PCM determines that the engine oxygen sensor voltage is varying, it will go into closed loop fuel control operation. closed loop fuel control operation will be maintained as long as certain parameters are met.
In closed loop fuel control, the PCM varies the fuel to the engine according to signals received from the oxygen sensor, located in the exhaust manifold. The oxygen sensor varies a voltage signal to the PCM indicating the oxygen content of exhaust gases. If the oxygen sensor signals that the air/fuel mixture is lean, the PCM will increase the amount of fuel to the engine. If the oxygen sensor signals that the air/fuel mixture is rich, the PCM will decrease the amount of fuel to the engine. During closed loop fuel control operation, the PCM is constantly adjusting the amount of fuel to the engine, according to signals received from the oxygen sensor, in order to obtain a 14.7:1 air fuel ratio.
If there are any oxygen sensor related diagnostic trouble codes or if the oxygen sensor does not switch between rich and lean, the PCM will not go into closed loop fuel control operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.