1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER coolant temperature

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
General
An engine control module (ECM) controls the five cylinder direct injection diesel engine, and works on the drive by
wire principal. This means there is no throttle cable, the ECM controls the drivers needs via a signal from the
Throttle Position (TP) sensor on the throttle pedal.
The ECM is a full authoritative diesel specific microprocessor that also incorporates features for air conditioning. In
addition, the ECM supplies output control for the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and turbocharger boost
pressure. The ECM has a self diagnostic function, which is able to provide backup strategies for most sensor
failures.
The ECM processes information from the following input sources:
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
Ambient Air Pressure (AAP) sensor.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) / Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
Crankshaft Speed and Position (CKP) sensor.
Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
Fuel Temperature (FT) sensor.
Air conditioning request.
Air conditioning fan request.
Brake pedal switch.
Clutch pedal switch.
The input from the sensors constantly updates the ECM with the current operating condition of the engine. Once
the ECM has compared current information with stored information within its memory, it can make any adjustment
it requires to the operation of the engine via the following:
Air conditioning clutch relay.
Air conditioning cooling fan relay.
Electronic vacuum regulator solenoid.
Fuel pump relay.
Glow plug warning lamp.
Glow plugs.
Fuel injectors.
Main relay.
Turbocharger wastegate modulator.
Temperature gauge.
The ECM interfaces with the following:
Serial communication link.
Instrument pack.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
The ECM is made from aluminium alloy and is located under the RH front seat. The ECM has an interface of 72
pins via two connectors providing both input information and output control. The ECM receives information from
the sensors to inform it of the current state of the engine. The ECM then refers this information to stored values in
its memory and makes any changes to the operation of the engine necessary via the actuators. This is a rolling
process and is called adaptive strategy. By using this adaptive strategy the ECM is able to control the engine to
give optimum driveability throughout all operating conditions. There is no ECM self test, although the ECM saves
driveability data from the last journey. Power down of the ECM can take between 10 seconds and 10 minutes
dependent on coolant temperature.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SENSOR - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
(ECT)
The ECT sensor is located in the coolant outlet elbow on top of the engine. It provides the ECM with engine
coolant temperature information. The ECM uses this information for the following functions:
Fuelling calculations.
Temperature gauge.
To limit engine operation if coolant temperature is to high.
Cooling fan operation.
Glow plug operating time.
The ECT works as an NTC sensor. As temperature rises, the resistance in the sensor decreases, as temperature
decreases, the resistance in the sensor increases. The ECM compares the voltage signal to stored values and
compensates fuel delivery to ensure optimum driveability at all times.
Inputs / Outputs
The ECT sensor (C0169-2) is provided a feed by the ECM (C0158-7) on a pink/green wire. The sensor is provided
an earth path (C0169-1) via the ECM (C0158-18) on a pink/black wire.
The ECT can fail or supply an incorrect signal if one or more of the following occurs:
Sensor open circuit.
Short circuit to vehicle supply.
Short circuit to vehicle earth.
Incorrect mechanical fitting.
Signal fixed above 40°C (104°F) not detected.
Signal fixed below 40°C (104°F) not detected.
In the event of an ECT sensor failure, any of the following symptoms may be observed:
Difficult cold start.
Difficult hot start.
Driveability concerns.
Instrument pack warning lamp illuminated.
Temperature gauge reads excessively hot.
Temperature gauge reads excessively cold.
In the event of a component failure the ECM calculates coolant temperature from the fuel temperature signal. If
this occurs, the limit of engine operation if coolant temperature becomes too high becomes inoperative.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION GLOW PLUGS
The 4 glow plugs are located in the engine block on the inlet side, in cylinders 1 to 4. Cylinder 5 has no glow plug.
The glow plugs are a vital part of the engine starting strategy. The purpose of the glow plugs are:
Assist cold engine start.
Reduce exhaust emissions at low engine load/speed.
The main part of the glow plug is a tubular heating element that protrudes into the combustion chamber of the
engine.The heating element contains a spiral filament that is encased in magnesium oxide powder. At the tip of
the tubular heating element is the heater coil. Behind the heater coil and connected in series is a control coil. The
control coil regulates the heater coil to ensure that it does not overheat and cause a possible failure. The glow
plug circuit has its own control relay, located underneath the RH front seat.
Pre-heat is the length of time the glow plugs operate prior to engine cranking. The ECM controls the pre-heat time
of the glow plugs based on battery voltage and coolant temperature information via the glow plug relay.
Post-heat is the length of time the glow plugs operate after the engine starts. The ECM controls the post-heat time
based upon ECT information. If the ECT fails the ECM will operate pre-post heat time strategies with default
values from its memory. In this case, the engine will be difficult to start.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION
Engine Management
The ECM controls the operation of the engine using stored information within its memory. This guarantees
optimum performance from the engine in terms of torque delivery, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in all
operating conditions, while still giving optimum driveability.
The ECM will receive information from its sensors under all operating conditions, especially during:
Cold starting.
Hot starting.
Idle.
Wide open throttle.
Acceleration.
Adaptive strategy.
Backup strategy for sensor failures.
The ECM receives information from various sensors to determine the current operating state of the engine. The
ECM then refers this information to stored values in its memory and makes any necessary changes to optimise
air/fuel mixture and fuel injection timing. The ECM controls the air/fuel mixture and fuel injection timing via the
Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI), by the length of time the EUI’s are to inject fuel into the cylinder. This is a rolling
process and is called adaptive strategy. By using this adaptive strategy the ECM is able to control the engine to
give optimum driveability under all operating conditions.
During cold start conditions the ECM uses ECT information to allow more fuel to be injected into the cylinders.
This, combined with the glow plug timing strategy supplied by the ECM, facilitates good cold starting.
During hot start conditions, the ECM uses ECT and FT information to implement the optimum fuelling strategy to
facilitate good hot starting.
During idle and wide open throttle conditions, the ECM uses mapped information within its memory to respond to
input information from the TP sensor to implement the optimum fuelling strategy to facilitate idle and wide open
throttle.
To achieve an adaptive strategy for acceleration, the ECM uses input information from the CKP sensor, the TP
sensor, the ECT sensor, the MAP/IAT sensor, and the FT sensor. This is compared to mapped information within
its memory to implement the optimum fuelling strategy to facilitate acceleration.
Fuel Delivery / Injection Control
The fuel delivery/injection control delivers a precise amount of finely atomised fuel to mix with the air in the
combustion chamber to create a controlled explosion. To precisely control fuel delivery and control fuel injection,
the following input conditions must be met:
CKP information.
Injection timing map information.
FT information.
ECT information.
The ECM monitors the conditions required for optimum combustion of fuel in the cylinder from the various sensors
around the engine and then compares it against stored information. From this calculation, the ECM can adjust the
quantity and timing of the fuel being delivered into the cylinder. The ECM uses CKP information as follows:
To calculate engine speed.
To determine engine crankshaft position.
Engine speed and crankshaft position allows the ECM to determine fuel injection timing.
The ECM also uses ECT and FT information to allow optimum fuel delivery and injection control for all engine
coolant and fuel temperatures.
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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REPAIR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
Service repair no - 18.30.03
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove RH seat cushion, release clip and
remove ECM access panel.
4.Remove 3 bolts, release ECM and disconnect 2
multiplugs. Remove ECM.
Refit
5.Position new ECM and connect multiplugs.
6.Fit ECM and tighten bolts.
7.Fit access panel and RH seat cushion.
8.Reconnect battery negative lead.
9.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.SENSOR - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
(ECT)
Service repair no - 18.30.10
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove spring clip and disconnect ECT sensor
multiplug.
3.Position cloth around ECT sensor to absorb
coolant spillage.
4.Remove ECT sensor.
5.Remove sealing washer and discard.
Refit
6.Clean sealing washer, sensor threads and
sensor location.
7.Coat sensor threads with Loctite 577 and fit new
sealing washer.
8.Fit ECT sensor and tighten to20 Nm (14 lbf.ft).
9.Fit spring clip to multiplug and connect multiplug
to ECT sensor.
10.Top up cooling system.
11.Run engine to normal operating temperature.
Check for leaks around ECT sensor.
12.Reconnect battery negative lead.
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COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
NOTE: Inset A shows differences for Pre
EU3 models
1.Pressure cap
2.Overflow pipe
3.Heater return hose
4.Heater matrix
5.Heater inlet hose
6.Oil cooler return pipe - EU3 models
7.Connecting hose
8.Oil cooler housing assembly
9.Heater inlet pipe
10.Connecting hose
11.Outlet housing
12.Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
13.Bleed screw
14.Radiator top hose
15.Radiator - upper
16.Intercooler
17.Gearbox oil cooler
18.Radiator - lower
19.Viscous fan
20.Drain plug
21.Connecting hose
22.Fuel cooler feed hose
23.Radiator bottom hose
24.Thermostat housing
25.Connecting hose
26.Coolant pump feed pipe
27.Coolant by-pass pipe
28.Radiator bleed pipe
29.Connecting hose
30.Coolant pump
31.Fuel cooler
32.Heater/expansion tank return hose
33.Expansion tank
34.EGR Cooler - EU3 models
35.Connecting hose - EU3 models
36.Connecting hose - EU3 models
37.Hose - EGR Cooler to oil cooler return pipe -
EU3 models
38.Radiator lower feed hose - Pre EU3 models
39.Oil cooler return pipe - Pre EU3 models
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COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION A - EU 3 Models
B- Pre EU3 Models
GENERAL
The cooling system used on the Diesel engine is a pressure relief by-pass type system which allows coolant to
circulate around the engine block and heater circuit when the thermostat is closed. With coolant not passing
through the by-pass or the radiator promotes faster heater warm-up which in turn improves passenger comfort.
A coolant pump is mounted on a casting behind the PAS pump and is driven from the PAS pump at crankshaft
speed by the auxiliary drive belt. The pump mounting casting connects with passages in the cylinder block and
pumps coolant from the radiator through the cylinder block.
A viscous fan is attached to an idler pulley at the front of the engine. The fan is attached to a threaded spigot on
the pulley with a right hand threaded nut. The fan draws air through the radiator to assist in cooling when the
vehicle is stationary. The fan rotational speed is controlled relative to the running temperature of the engine by a
thermostatic valve regulated by a bi-metallic coil.
The cooling system uses a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water.
Thermostat Housing
A plastic thermostat housing is located behind the radiator. The housing has three connections which locate the
radiator bottom hose, top hose and coolant pump feed pipe. The housing contains a wax element thermostat and
a spring loaded by-pass flow valve.
Thermostat - Main valve
The thermostat is used to maintain the coolant at the optimum temperature for efficient combustion and to aid
engine warm-up. The thermostat is closed at temperatures below approximately 82°C (179°F). When the coolant
temperature reaches approximately 82°C the thermostat starts to open and is fully open at approximately 96°C
(204°F). In this condition the full flow of coolant is directed through the radiator.
The thermostat is exposed to 90% hot coolant from the engine on one side and 10% cold coolant returning from
the radiator bottom hose on the other side.
Hot coolant from the engine passes from the by-pass pipe through four sensing holes in the flow valve into a tube
surrounding 90% of the thermostat sensitive area. Cold coolant returning from the radiator, cooled by the ambient
air, conducts through 10% of the thermostat sensitive area.
In cold ambient temperatures, the engine temperature is raised approximately 10°C (50°F) to compensate for the
heat loss of 10% exposure to the cold coolant returning from the radiator bottom hose.
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