Variable Coolant Pump
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| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Variable coolant pump shroud solenoid |
| 2 | Variable coolant pump shroud position sensor |
The variable coolant pump is located at the front of the cylinder block.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines the required level of cooling upon the following inputs:
- Cylinder head temperature
- Cylinder block temperature
- Ambient temperature
- Engine coolant temperature
- Minimum flow map.
The calibration is able to control the variable coolant pump flow in 5 steps and is controlled by an open-loop map.
The operation of the shroud solenoid is controlled by a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal from the PCM. The internal pressure within the pump acts against a return spring in the housing. Without a signal from the PCM the solenoid is deactivated. Therefore the shroud returns to its base position under spring force, resulting in full flow from the coolant pump.