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Auto Shutdown (ASD) Sense

DESCRIPTION
A 12 volt signal at this input indicates to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that the Automatic Shut down (ASD) has been activated.

Power Distribution Center:




LOCATION
The (ASD) relay is located in the power distribution center (PDC). The PDC is located in the engine compartment. For the location of the relay within the PDC, refer to PDC cover.

OPERATION
This input is used only to sense that the ASD relay is energized. If the (PCM) does not see 12 volts + at this input when the ASD should be activated, it will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).