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There are three computer modules which coordinate to control the Ram powertrain.
A response from Cummins about the problems with the high idle option on Dodge trucks contained this interesting tidbit: Dodge buys the engine without electronic controls and without warranty. Their service tool and their electronic control module runs the Bosch pump on our engine. It's their deal: their controls, their software, their service tool, their service tool software, their warranty, their feature ... their issue.
PCM / ECM wiring diagrams (aprox 250kb per file) sent by Chris Winn aka C1B1DIESEL:
There is no direct throttle
connection to the injection pump - the throttle acts on an accelerator pedal
position position sensor (APPS) which reports the throttle position to the
ECM. The ECM then orders the FPCM to inject the correct amount of fuel for
the current engine load, engine speed, and throttle position. Communication
between the ECM and the FPCM takes place over a two wire CCD data bus. The
FPCM determines the amount of fuel to inject, and the injection timing.
The ECM can adapt its programming to meet changing operating conditions.
The PCM does not control the fuel system,
but it does manage the cruise control, battery charging, A/C operation,
instrument panel functions, and automatic transmission shifting.
Engine RPM and timing are derived from
the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) on 1998-2000 models. A 35 tooth tone
ring with a gap where the 36th tooth should be is bolted to the crankshaft.
A hall effect sensor registers each tooth as it passes and sends the signal
to the ECM. The tooth gap corresponds to 60 degrees BTDC of cylinder #1.
A Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) senses
a hole in the back of the camshaft drive gear to check for TDC of cylinder
#1. This signal is used for diagnostic purposes and is not used to control
the fuel system.
The crankshaft position sensor was deleted
for 2001 and 2002 models; engine speed, crankshaft position, and injection
timing information will be derived from the camshaft position sensor signal.
Notches are cut into the rear face of the camshaft gear. A hall effect sensor
registers each notch as it passes, and sends the signal to the ECM. A missing
notch corresponds to TDC of cylinder #1.
Other sensors used for engine control are: