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Comprehensive Component Monitor Diagnostic

Comprehensive component monitoring diagnostics are required to monitor emissions-related input and output powertrain compartments.

Input Components
The PCM monitors the input compartments for circuit continuity and out-of-range values. This includes performance checking. Performance checking refers to indicating a fault when the signal from a sensor does not seem reasonable, such as a TP sensor that indicates high throttle position at low engine loads or MAP voltage. The input compartments may include, but are not limited to, the following sensors:
^ The Vehicle Speed (VSS) Sensor
^ The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
^ The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor
^ The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
^ The Knock Sensor (KS)
^ The Throttle Position (TP) sensor
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
^ The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
^ The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor

In addition to the circuit continuity and rationality check, the ECT sensor is monitored for the sensors ability to achieve a steady steady temperature to enable Closed Loop fuel control.

Output Components
Diagnose the output compartments for the proper response to PCM commands. Components where functional monitoring is not feasible will be monitored for circuit continuity and out-of-range values if applicable.

Output compartments to be monitored include, but are not limited to, the following circuits:
^ The Idle Air Control (IAC) motor
^ The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system
^ The electronic transmission controls
^ The A/C relay, if so equipped
^ The VSS output
^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) control
^ The cruise control enable, if so equipped