Active exhaust solenoid (HDI only)
The ECM is mounted under the electrical caddie cover (left
side of vehicle). It computes the spark advance for proper
ignition timing based on sensor inputs (from CKP, MAP and
TP sensor) and regulates the low-voltage circuits between
battery and ignition coil.
The ECM contains all of the solid state components used in
the ignition system. The dwell time for the ignition coil is also
calculated in the microprocessor and is dependent upon battery
voltage. The programmed dwell is an added feature to
give adequate spark at all speeds. (The ECM has added protection
against transient voltages, continuous reverse voltage
protection, and damage due to jump starts.) The ECM is fully
enclosed to protect it from vibration, dust, water or oil. This
unit is a non-repairable item. If it fails, it must be replaced.
The crank position sensor (CKP) is located in the front left
side of the crankcase. The CKP generates an AC signal
which is sent to the ECM where it is used to reference engine
position (TDC) and speed. It functions by taking readings off
the 30 teeth on the left side flywheel (two teeth are missing to
establish a reference point).
The MAP sensor is located on top of the intake manifold. The
MAP sensor monitors the intake manifold pressure (vacuum)
and sends the information to the ECM where the module
adjusts the spark and fuel timing advance curve for optimum
performance.
The bank angle sensor is within the TSM/TSSM/HFSM. The
TSM/TSSM/HFSM will shut the engine down if the vehicle is
tipped over. Once the sensor is tripped, the motorcycle must
be uprighted, turned off and then on again before the engine
can be restarted. This is communicated across the data bus.
Front and rear coils fire each spark plug independently (one
cylinder at a time - no wasted spark). The coil also has an
extra terminal to monitor current on the coil secondary circuit.
This is used for knock detection and combustion diagnostics.
The ignition system gives a spark near top dead center for
starting. At RPM and loads above this, the system gives a
spark advance that varies between 0° and 50°.
The IAT, ET, TP and O2 sensors are used to provide information
to the ECM to fine tune spark and fuel delivery. The VSS
is used as an input for idle speed control.
The oxygen sensor (O2, domestic models only) monitors the
exhaust gas for oxygen content. The fuel/air mixture is then
adjusted to maintain a 14.6:1 air/fuel ratio.
O2 sensor diagnostic codes may be seen during the vehicle
break-in period. The O2 sensor diagnostic codes will not illuminate
the check engine lamp for current or historic codes
and will only be indicated by Digital Technician or speedometer
self diagnostics. If the diagnostic codes are reported during
the break-in period, clear or ignore the codes until the
break-in period is completed.
The active intake solenoid (HDI models) opens a valve in the
air cleaner to allow more air to enter at speeds greater than
70 KPH with a throttle opening greater than 50%.
The active exhaust system (HDI models) utilizes an actuator
valve located in the rear exhaust pipe which is connected to
an actuator via a cable. The valve position automatically
adjusts to enhance engine performance.