1994 JAGUAR XJ6 steering wheel

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15.1 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
15.1.1 System Description
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) installation comprises:
0 electronic Diagnostic Module (DM)
0 driver and passenger-side air bag modules (including firing mechanisms)
0 two front impact sensors (left and right)
0 one safing sensor
0 dedicated wiring harness
0 two cable reel cassettes (integral part of the steering column harness)
0 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and driver information message
The system is designed to provide protection for both driver and front seat passenger by automatically deploying air
bags in the event of a collision during forward travel. The driver
-side air bag is located in the centre of the steering
wheel assembly and the passenger-side air bag in the fascia panel.
In the event of a collision the impact
/ safing sensors operate, completing the electrical firing circuit and causing the
air bags to inflate within 32 milliseconds. At least two of the three sensors (at least one impact, and the safing sensor)
.must be activated to initiate firing. System operation is dependent upon battery voltage supplied directly, and via the
ignition switch, to the DM and the correct installation and operation of all system components, including the wiring
harness. Faults in system components, installation or wiring will be indicated by the MIL Lamp, located on the instru
- ment panel, which will illuminate 'SRS AIR BAG'. Indication is also given by the driver information message'AIR BAG'
displayed on the LCD panel below the speedometer.
15.1.2.1 Diagnostic Module (Fig. I)
The Diagnostic Module (DM), mounted below the passenger-side air bag module, behind the console fascia panel, is
the electronic microprocessor unit which monitors the whole SRS system. The state of the three system sensors, two
air bag modules and the wiring harness is monitored constantly to detect activation criteria and component faults.
15.1.2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
The unit also confirms correct supply conditions by compar- ing a direct battery voltage input with an input, via the igni- tion switch, of the same voltage value. Detection of system
faults will be relayed by the DM to the instrument panel and
the air bag MIL Lamp illuminated.
The DM contains a reserve power supply unit, enabling the
air bagsto fire even if supply voltage is lost during an impact
situation. The reserve power charge will be retained for ap
- proximately one minute after the positive supply voltage is
disconnected. An auxiliary internal circuit, known as the
'dwell enhancer', provides a temporary ground to compen
- sate for damaged primary crash sensors. If either primary
crash sensor operates for 5 milliseconds the 'dwell en- hancer' circuit will turn on, completing the firing circuit to
ground for 90 milliseconds. The purpose of this is to allow
air bag deployment even if the operated primary crash sen- sor circuit is defective or opens.
15.1.2.2 Wiring Harness
Fig. 1
A dedicated wiring harness, covered with yellow sheathing, independent of any other vehicle system, is used to electri- cally connect all the component items. To allow movement of the steering mechanism, two cable reel cassettes are
incorporated into the driver-side air bag module circuitry, as a means of compensating for steering wheel rotation is
required to prevent harness damage or disconnection. The two cable reel cassettes form an interface between the
steering column and air bag module and, due to their coiled construction, are able to contract or expand as required.
15.1.2.3 Air Bag Modules
The two air bag modules, driver and passenger side, are
each activated when either front impact sensor (Fig. 2) and
the safing sensor operate simultaneously. Both modules
contain a charge of sodium
azide/copper oxide which, when
ignited by an electrical impulse, generate a volume of ni
- trogen gassufficientto inflatetheair bag. Theamountof gas
generated is greater in the passenger-side air bag due to its
larger size. Both modules, including surrounding trim pan- els, are non-serviceable and once activated must be re-
newed as a complete assembly.
Fig. 2
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SPEED CONTROL
System Description
0 15.3 15.3.1
The speed control system provides an automatic cruise facility, allowing a constant speed to be maintained without
accelerator pedal operation. The system comprises the following components:
0 Electronic control unit
0 Vacuum dump valve
0 Control valve
0 Vacuum pump
0 Mechanical throttle linkage and bellows
0 Selection switch
0 Brake and clutch pedal switches
On selection of speed control, via the switches mounted on the driver's side fascia, the vacuum dump valve, pump and
control valve will energize, creating
a partial vacuum in the bellows assembly. The bellows assembly acts upon the
throttle linkage to adjust throttle position, maintaining vehicle speed at the value when control is selected.
Speed control is determined by the Speed Control Control Module
(SC CM) which monitors a speed signal delivered
from the instrument pack (initially from the ABS rear LH wheel speed sensor) to determine vehicle speed.
Speedcontrol isdisabled, returning control tothedriver,
byoperationofthevacuumdumpvalve,ifanyofthefollowing situations occur: 0
0 Braking
0 Clutch operation (3.2 / 4.0 litre manual transmission vehicles only)
o Drive de-select ie P, N or R (automatic transmissions only, both electronic and hydraulic)
0 Traction control system (where fitted) in operation
0 Rapid speed reduction without braking input, ie double brake switch failure
0 Actual speed drop to 3/4 of cruise setting (eg when towing excessive loads under adverse conditions)
0 Vehicle speeds below w 25 mph
0 Ignition OFF
0 De-selection at switch controls
15.3.2 COMPONENT DESCRlPTlO NS
15.3.2.1 Electronic Control Module
The Speed Control Control Module (SC CM), located behind the fascia, adjacent to the steering column, provides sys- tem control and an interface to external input signals from the instrument pack, gear selector module, traction control
system, control switches, and foot pedal switches. The set speed value is retained in SC CM memory and continuously
compared to actual vehicle speed. Adjustments are made, as necessary, to maintain set speed by control of the vac- uum pump and control valve. Connections to the SC CM are listed in the table on page 3.
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