V6 Engine AJ-V6/AJ28
28¥ Limp home mode in which a high idle speed
is set, with no accelerator pedal response, to
allow the vehicle to creep: the RED warning
light and FAIL SAFE ENGINE MODE message
are activated: this mode is set by, eg the loss
of two or more sensors.
¥ Engine shutdown due to serious throttle
malfunction.
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THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
System Monitoring
Within the PCM, operation of the overall throttle
control system (main processor logic and
software) is itself monitored by a separate,
independent microprocessor, the electronic
throttle monitor. Communication is maintained
between the two processors but if it is lost or if
faults are detected by the monitor (eg throttle
angle greater than demanded), the monitor
processor may call for a restricted operating mode
such as cruise cancellation or a forced idle
condition or engine shutdown.
Failure Modes
There are four failure modes:
¥ Loss of redundancy eg a failure of one sensor
output: this type of fault causes the AMBER
warning light to illuminate and FAIL SAFE
ENGINE MODE to be displayed on the
message centre (the engine remains fully
functional).
¥ Cruise inhibit.
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PCM
Electronic
Throttle
Monitor
Main
Processor
SystemTAC
Module
Motor
Electronic Throttle
TP Sensor
Command 1
Command 2
SCP
APP
Sensor
Motor Winding 1
Motor Winding 2
To the TP Sensor
APP1
APP2
APP3
5V
5V
5V
5V
5V
12V
12V
TP1
TP2
TP3
Inductive
Position
Encoder
V6 Engine AJ-V6/AJ28
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Fail Safe Cooling System
A unique feature of the V6 engine is the use of a fail safe cooling strategy, controlled by the EMS, in the
event of coolant loss leading to rising engine temperatures. The principle of the strategy involves
switching off one or more fuel injectors to inhibit combustion and reduce heat, thus allowing the flow of
ambient intake air to further cool the selected cylinders. By cycling the selected cylinders, ie switching
different injectors off for a period and in a sequence determined by EMS parameters, overall engine
temperature can be controlled sufficiently to allow the vehicle to be driven, at reduced power, for a
short distance. Throughout the malfunction period, instrument panel messages and warnings advise the
driver of the current status of the cooling system as described below.
Driver Indication and EMS Action
The fail safe strategy moves though different stages depending on engine temperature:
¥ Temperatures below 122û C (250û F) are within the normal range. At high temperatures below this
level the temperature gauge pointer enters the red zone.
¥ If the temperature rises to between 122û C - 127û C (250û F to 260û F) no action is taken by the EMS
which affects engine running but the following indications appear:
Temperature gauge pointer in red zone
Message Centre HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE
Warning light TEMP
Priority light red
Audible indicator single chime sounded
¥ If the temperature rises to 127û C (260û F) or above, the fail safe strategy operates. At 127û C (260û F),
the EMS will cut out one cylinder (the selected cylinder is varied) and as the temperature continues
to rise, this will increase to a maximum of three cylinders cut (with cylinder cycling). The following
indications are given:
Temperature gauge pointer in red zone
Message Centre ENGINE POWER REDUCED
Warning light TEMP
Priority light red
Audible indicator three chimes sounded
¥ At 166û C (300û F) or above, the fail safe strategy continues as described but the following
indications are given:
Temperature gauge pointer in red zone
Message Centre PULL OFF ROAD SAFELY alternates with TURN OFF IGNITION
Warning light TEMP flashes
Priority light red
Audible indicator five chimes sounded
¥ EMS shuts the engine down.
