Cranking Signal: Description and Operation

2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Description and Operation
Starter Signal
When the engine is cranked, the intake air flow is slow, so fuel vaporization is poor. A rich mixture is therefore necessary in order to achieve good startability. While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. The starter signal is mainly used to increase the fuel injection volume for the starting injection control and after-start injection control.

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