1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION
Diesel engines operate by compression ignition. The
rapid compression of air in the cylinder during the
compression cycle heats the injected fuel, causing it
to self ignite. During cold starting, automatically
controlled glow plugs assist in raising the temperature
of the compressed air to ignition point.
A cold start advance unit advances the injection timing
to further assist starting. Idle quality is improved by
the high idle setting.
The engine is supplied with pre-compressed air by a
single stage turbocharger.
Exhaust gases passing over a turbine cause it to
rotate, driving a compressor mounted on the turbine
shaft. Air drawn from the cold air intake passes, via
the air cleaner, to the turbocharger where it is
compressed. The compressed air passes to the
cylinders via an intercooler, which reduces the
temperature of the compressed air, increasing its
density.
Fuel is drawn from the tank by a mechanical lift pump
and passes to the injection pump via a filter. In
addition to removing particle contamination from the
fuel, the filter incorporates a water separator, which
removes and stores both bound and unbound water.
The injection pump meters a precisely timed, exact
quantity of fuel to the injectors in response to throttle
variations, injection timing varying with engine speed.
Any excess fuel delivered to the injection pump is not
injected, passing back to the tank via the fuel return
line.
Fuel is injected in a finely atomised form into a
pre-combustion chamber in the cylinder head where it
ignites. The burning fuel expands rapidly into the main
combustion chamber, creating extreme turbulence
which mixes the burning fuel thoroughly with the
compressed air, providing complete combustion.
Cold Starting is assisted by glow plugs, a cold start
advance unit and a high idle setting.Glow plugs
Glow plug operation is controlled by a timer unit, start
relay and resistor. When the ignition is turned on the
timer unit is energised, the glow plugs start to operate
and a warning light on the dashboard illuminates,
remaining illuminated until the glow plugs are
automatically switched off.
The length of time the glow plugs will operate is
dependent on under bonnet temperature, which is
monitored by a sensor located in the timer unit.
Starting the engine results in the power supply to the
glow plugs passing through the resistor, which
reduces their operating temperature. The glow plugs
are cut out either by the temperature sensor in the
timer, or by a microswitch on the injection pump which
operates when the throttle is depressed.
Cold start advance
The cold start advance unit is connected to the engine
cooling system via hoses. It contains a temperature
sensitive element which is retracted when cold and
pulls the advance lever, via cable, towards the rear of
the pump against spring pressure. As coolant
temperature rises, the cold start element expands
releasing tension on the cable and allowing spring
pressure to move the advance lever forwards.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Operation of the EGR system is dependent on the
following:
a. Engine temperature - must be between 20°C
and 100°C approx.
b. Engine speed - must be between 630 and 2850
rev/min.
c. Engine load - calculated by throttle position
sensor.
d. EGR valve lift position.
e. Duration of engine idling.
Under varying engine speed and load conditions the
control unit sends a signal to open the vacuum
modulator which allows a vacuum to be applied above
the EGR valve diaphragm, the vacuum supply being
taken from a 'T' connector in the brake servo hose.
This process is controlled by an engine speed/load
map stored in the EGR control unit memory.
Engine speed is measured by monitoring the
waveform present on one phase of the generator.
Throttle position is measured via a sensor mounted on
the fuel injection pump throttle lever. Closed loop
control is achieved by allowing the control unit to
continually monitor EGR valve lift via a position sensor
mounted on the valve; this valve lift is compared with
the actual valve lift required on the control unit map
and adjusted if necessary.
With coolant temperature between 20°C and 100°C;
the engine having just returned to idle, EGR will shut
off after 25-30 seconds idling.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIESEL CONTROL
The Electronic Diesel Control (EDC) 'drive by wire'
system derives its from the replacement of
conventional mechanical controls by electronic
components.
The EDC system supplies the exact amount of fuel to
the engine according to the prevailing engine
operating conditions. To monitor these conditions,
sensors are fitted to the engine to measure engine
parameters. Data from the sensors is received by the
Engine Control Module (ECM) which determines the
exact amount of fuel, injection timing and Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR) required for any running
condition.
Safety and emergency features are built into the
system which protect the engine against overspeed
and overheating damage. In the event of component
failure the system is designed to compensate and
allow emergency start and limp home facilities to
operate. The ECM does this by substituting a default
value for the failed component which may result in a
noticeable loss in power but keeps the engine
running.FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION EDC
1. Vehicle speed sensor
2. No. 4 injector sensor
3. Coolant temperature sensor
4. Boost pressure sensor
5. Electro-pneumatic modulator
6. Airflow sensor
7. Engine speed sensor
8. Brake/clutch switches
9. Injector pump
10. Throttle position sensor
11. Engine control module

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION FUEL SYSTEM LAYOUT EDC
1. Fuel injection pump
2. Fuel temperature sensor
3. Air temperature sensor
4. Water temperature sensor
5. No. 4 injector sensor
6. Air flow sensor
7. Engine speed sensor
8. Boost pressure sensor
9. Vehicle speed sensor
10. Clutch switch
11. Brake switch
12. Throttle position sensor
13. Electro-pneumatic modulator
14. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
15. Engine control module (ECM)
16. Diagnostic indicator
A. To turbo
B. To air box.
C. To 'T' piece on brake servo hose position
D. Solenoid operated valve energization timing device.
E. Fuel cut off
F. Actuator current
G. Control collar

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION EDC
Under start up conditions, signals from the crank
speed and water temperature sensors are relayed to
the ECM to control starting fuel quantity and injection
timing. Once the engine has started the ECM initiates
a 'closed loop' monitoring system for fuel quantity,
injector timing and EGR relative to the appropriate
engine operating conditions.
As driver demand increases, signals from the throttle
position sensor are received by the ECM together with
crank speed and position pulses. The ECM signals
the injection pump to adjust fuel quantity and timing
relative to driver demand.
As engine coolant, fuel and air temperature changes
the ECM will correct fuel delivery and injection timing
for more efficient and accurate running. The ECM will
also make corrections for atmospheric pressure on
injection timing and EGR.
Electronic Control Unit (ECM)
The EDC system is controlled by the ECM located in
the drivers footwell on the 'A' post beneath the fascia.
The unit consists of a microprocessor with integrated
circuits and components and is connected to the main
harness by a 55 pin plug.
Inputs to the ECM from engine sensors control start of
injection, injected fuel quantity, fuel cut-off and EGR.
The ECM will also make corrections for engine
coolant, fuel and air temperature and atmospheric
pressure.Injection pump
The injection pump incorporates actuator controlled
injected fuel quantity and solenoid operated timing
which operate in response to ECM signals against
driver demand, engine speed, temperature and boost
pressure.
A fuel cut-off facility and fuel temperature sensor is
incorporated in the pump.
Injection timing sensor
An inductive sensor in No 4 injector body monitors
needle movement. This forms part of a 'closed loop'
system to control start of injection.
The system measures timing, relating the needle
movement signal to crank position (determined by
flywheel pulses from the engine speed sensor).
Air flow sensor
The Air Flow Sensor is mounted on a bracket
attached to the wheel arch valance, and connected by
hose to the air cleaner and turbo charger inlet.
The unit consists of a flap valve airflow sensor which
measures the fresh air flow into the engine. The
sensor informs the ECM and, provided that the other
conditions are met, will implement EGR.
Engine speed sensor
The engine speed sensor is an active inductive sensor
mounted on the flywheel housing. Pulses from the
sensor activated by radial slots in the flywheel give
engine speed and position information to the ECM.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Vehicle speed sensor
The vehicle speed sensor is located on the transfer
box behind the transmission brake. The unit has a
multirole as the vehicle electronic speedometer
sensor and as a sensor for 'surge damping', (a
function which smooths out engine response to sharp
accelerator movement and reduces vehicle 'bucking').
The sensor is an additional input for engine overheat
protection.
Brake and clutch switches
The brake and clutch switches are located on the
pedal box and serve as safety features to the system.
They return information to the ECM which limits
maximum fuel quantity under braking.
Throttle position sensor
The accelerator pedal is connected directly to a
sensor mounted in the pedal box. Driver demand is
relayed back to the ECM to increase or decrease
injected fuel quantity.
Incorporated in the sensor is a backup idle switch
which the system will default to in the event of sensor
failure.
Boost pressure sensor
The boost pressure sensor is mounted on the
bulkhead. It relays boost pressure information to the
ECM which compensates fuel quantity to reduce
smoke during acceleration.
Electro-pneumatic modulator
The electro-pneumatic modulator is located on the
inner wing just forward of the air cleaner. It regulates
vacuum signals from the source to the EGR valve.
The ECM controls the modulator to open the EGR
valve according to required airflow.Exhaust gas recirculation valve
The EGR valve is located on the engine exhaust
manifold and is controlled by vacuum from the
electro-pneumatic modulator.
Once open the EGR valve directs a quantity of
exhaust gas back into the inlet manifold to be burnt
inside the engine. This reduces NOx (Oxides of
nitrogen) emissions of the engine.
Temperature sensors
Water, Fuel and Air temperature sensors monitor
engine conditions and relay their information back to
the ECM which makes adjustments to injected fuel
quantity, injection timing, EGR and corrections to
measured boost pressure and airflow.

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ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CABLE
Adjust
1.Loosen throttle cable adjustment ferrule.
2.Hold throttle lever in fully closed position.
3.Adjust outer cable, by rotating ferrule, to give
1.57 mm (0.062 in) of free play in the inner
cable.
4.Check that throttle opens fully when the throttle
is depressed.EGR THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Check
1.Run engine until normal operating temperature is
reached.
2.Switch off engine and disconnect sensor
multiplug.
3.Connect an Ohmmeter across pins 1 and 3 of
multiplug. Ohmmeter should read between 1K
and 1.05K ohms.
4.Connect an Ohmmeter across pins 1 and 2 of
multiplug. Ohmmeter should read between 850
and 900 ohms.
5.If the readings are correct, EGR throttle position
sensor is Ok - reconnect multiplug.
6.Loosen 2 Torx screws securing sensor.
7.Rotate sensor to achieve correct Ohmmeter
readings, then tighten Torx screws.
8.Re-check Ohmmeter readings, then reconnect
multiplug.