Fuel Cutoff Mode

No fuel is delivered by the fuel injectors when the ignition is "OFF." This prevents engine run-on. In addition, the PCM suspends fuel delivery if no reference pulses are detected (engine not running) to prevent engine flooding.

The control module cuts OFF fuel from the fuel injectors when the following conditions are met in order to protect the powertrain from damage and improve driveability:

• The ignition is OFF. This prevents engine run-on.
• The ignition is ON but there is no ignition reference signal. This prevents flooding or backfiring.
• The engine speed is too high, above red line.
• The vehicle speed is too high, above rated tire speed.
• During an extended, high speed, closed throttle coast down. This reduces emissions and increases engine braking.
• During extended deceleration, in order to prevent damage to the catalytic converters.