Circuit Description

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The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy and emission control. Fuel delivery is controlled differently during Open Loop and Closed Loop. During Open Loop the ECM determines fuel delivery based on sensor signals, without oxygen sensor input. During Closed Loop the ECM adds oxygen sensor inputs to calculate fuel trim. If the oxygen sensors indicate a lean condition, fuel trim values will be greater than zero percent. If the oxygen sensors indicate a rich condition, fuel trim values will be less than zero percent. Short term Fuel Trim (FT) values change rapidly in response to the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) voltage signals. Long term FT values change slower in response to trends in short term FT adjustments. This DTC is continuously monitored during engine operation. If the ECM detects an excessively lean condition, DTC P0171 or P0174 sets.