Circuit Description

The ignition control module (ICM) has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the ICM and the powertrain control module (PCM) consists of the following circuits.

• The ignition control (IC) timing signal circuit
• The IC timing control circuit
• The low resolution engine speed signal circuit
• The medium resolution engine signal circuit
• The camshaft position signal circuit
• The low reference circuit

Both the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and crankshaft position (CKP) sensor signals are input directly to the ICM. The ICM sends 3X signals to the PCM, and controls the timing advance during engine cranking. The timing advance changes to PCM control after the following actions occur:

• The PCM receives the second 3X signal.
• The PCM applies 5 volts to the IC timing signal circuit.

If the PCM does not detect IC pulses while IC mode spark advance is commanded, DTC 1361 sets.