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» Power Control Module (PCM)
By Kevin Whitmore | Published 04/3/2007 | 2nd Gen 24V Articles | Unrated
Other wise known as JTEC??? Dont ask me why. The PCM is under the hood on 98.5 and up electronic controled Cummins motors. It is mounted to the firewall near the passenger hood hinge, As input signals to the PCM change the PCM adjustes its response to the output devices, The PCM controls

charging system
speed control
transmission
air conditioning
APPS
CPS
Auto shut down (ASD)
Battery temp
Battery voltage
Brake switch
CCD+
CCD-
CPS
Data link port for scan tool
fuel level
Alternator output
Ignition
Output shaft speed
Overdrive if auto
Cruze control
Tranny temp auto
Tranny pressure auto
ABS braking

SO next time you have the high pressure washer fired up stay away from the PCM or it will bite you
» Intake Air Temp IAT
By Kevin Whitmore | Published 04/3/2007 | Maintenance | Unrated
Applys to all 98.5 and up Cummins.The intake air temp sensor is located on the drivers side of the motor just above the lift pump and rearward of the fuel filter on the intake manifold. The IAT sensor reads the manifold air temp and sends a signal to the ECM to regulate intake ait grid heaters,fuel timing,fuel control, As fuel to air temps vary the sensors resistence changes the signal to the ECM. It has been my experience that if an exhaust brake is used that the IAT can become fouled with soot and the sensor becomes inaccurate, I personally clean mine every 10k miles with carburator cleanor, this make the allmighty Cummins happy and idles better as well as better overall performance including MPG.
» Manifold Air Temp (MAP)
By Kevin Whitmore | Published 04/3/2007 | Maintenance | Unrated
The map sensor found on all 98.5 and up Cummins equipted trucks is very important as your fuel delivery rate is partially determined by the MAP.The MAP sensor is located on the drivers side of the motor just above the lift pump and rearward of the fuel filter side of the intake manifold,Its just below the IAT sensor. The MAP sensor reads the manifold air pressure and sends a signal to the ECM to regulate fuel timing,fuel control, As air pressures vary the sensors resistence changes the signal to the ECM. It has been my experience that if an exhaust brake is used that the MAP can become fouled with soot and the sensor becomes inaccurate, I personally clean mine every 10k miles with carburator cleanor, The torque spec on the sensor is 10 ft. lbs.this makes the allmighty Cummins happy and idles better as well as better overall performance including MPG.
» Brake Revitalization
By Kevin Whitmore | Published 04/3/2007 | General Diesel Articles | Unrated
This is for changing out your rear brake cylinders from ¾ ton to 1 ton cylinders.
» Fass II pump install
By Kevin Whitmore | Published 04/3/2007 | General Diesel Articles | Unrated
This article is a guide to assist in the install of a Fass II pump for either the 98.5-02 (VP-44) models or the 03 and up (CP-3) vintages.The instructions that come with the pump have good detail and should be used as the main source of information or contact the vendor that supplied you with the product for technical assistance.