1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER sensor

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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 SENSOR - CRANKSHAFT SPEED AND
POSITION (CKP)
The CKP sensor is located in the transmission housing with its tip adjacent to the outer circumference of the
flywheel. The CKP sensor works on the variable reluctance principal, which sends a signal back to the ECM in the
form of an ac voltage.
The ECM uses the signal from the CKP sensor for the following functions.
To calculate engine speed.
To determine engine crank position.
To determine fuel injection timing.
The CKP sensor works as a Variable Reluctance Sensor (VRS). It uses an electromagnet and a target ring to
generate a signal. As the target ring passes the tip of the CKP sensor the magnetic field produced by the sensor is
cut and then re-instated. The ECM measures the signal as an ac voltage.
The outer circumference of the flywheel acts as the target ring for the sensor. The flywheel is divided into 36
segments, each of 10°. 31 segments have drilled holes and 5 segments are spaces. This equals 360°or one
engine revolution. The 5 spaces correspond to the TDC position of the 5 cylinders. This allows the ECM to control
fuel injection timing for each of the cylinders.
Inputs / Outputs
The two pins of the CKP sensor (C1068-1 & C1068-2) are both outputs. The ECM (C0158-13 & C0158-36)
processes the outputs of the sensor. To protect the integrity of the CKP sensor signal, an earth screen is used.
The ECM measures the outputs from the CKP sensor. The ECM (C0158-13) measures a positive signal on a
pink/black wire, and a negative signal (C0158-36) on a white/blue wire. The earth path for the sensor is via the
ECM (C0158-16).
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Voltage generation from the CKP sensor is relative to engine speed. The values from a good CKP sensor are as
follows:
2 to 3 volts with engine cranking.
Rising to 6 to 6.5 volts from 1000 rev/min upwards.
The above readings are dependent upon the correct air gap between the tip of the CKP sensor and the passing
teeth of the reluctor ring.
The CKP sensor can fail or supply an incorrect signal if one or more of the following occurs:
Sensor assembly loose.
Incorrect spacer fitted.
Sensor open circuit.
Sensor short circuit.
Incorrect fitting and integrity of the sensor.
Water ingress.
In the event of a CKP sensor signal failure, any of the following symptoms may be observed:
Engine cranks but fails to start.
Engine misfires (CKP sensor incorrectly fitted).
Engine runs roughly or stalls (CKP sensor incorrectly fitted).
The CKP sensor does not have a back-up strategy. If it fails the engine will stop running and fail to start.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SENSOR - THROTTLE POSITION (TP)
UP TO VIN 607224
The TP sensor is located on the throttle pedal assembly. It detects throttle pedal movement and position. It uses
two position sensors to provide the ECM with the exact throttle pedal position. As the pedal operates, the voltage
of one position sensor increases as the other decreases.
Input / Output
The ECM (C0658-14) provides a 5 volt reference feed to both sensors (C0787-B & C0787-J) on white/purple wires
via header 291. The signal output from sensor 1 (C0787-F) is connected to the ECM (C0658-12) by a white/green
wire. Signal output from sensor 2 (C787-K) is connected to the ECM (C0658-36) by a white/slate wire. An earth
path is provided for both sensors (C0787-B & C0787-G) on black/yellow wires via the ECM (C0658-26)
The TP sensor 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.
Water ingress.
Sensor incorrectly fitted.
In the event of a TP sensor signal failure, any of the following symptoms may be observed:
Engine performance concern.
Delayed throttle response.
Failure of emission control.
If the TP sensor fails, the engine will only run at idle speed until the fault is eliminated.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SENSOR - THROTTLE POSITION (TP)
FROM VIN 607225
Defender vehicles from VIN 607225 use three track thick film potentiometers. No idle speed sender switch is used
on this type of sensor because the ECM can compare the two or three sets of signals to implement idle speed
control and over-run fuel shut-off. The two potentiometers are known as track 1 and 2 potentiometers. The track 3
potentiometer on later models is used to improve the resolution of the pedal. The ECM provides a 5V supply and
receives a signal from each of the potentiometer tracks.
Td5 TP Sensor Signal Output
A = Track 1
B = Track 2
C = Track 3
D = Voltage
E = Pedal Angle (Degrees)
F = Not applicable for Defender
G = Wide open throttle stop tolerance band
With reference to the above graph, at idle (throttle released), track 2 returns a signal of 4.2V to the ECM and track
1 returns a signal of 0.8V. The ECM calculates the sum of these two figures which totals 5.0V.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION On Defender models, at wide open throttle, track 2 returns a signal of 0.28V and track 1 returns a signal of 4.7V to
the ECM. The ECM calculates the sum of these two figures which totals 5.0V.
The ECM uses this strategy to error check the TP sensor signal and ensure that the requested throttle position is
applied. The third potentiometer track measures the tolerance of tracks 1 and 2 and provides an improved
functionality check of the pedal angle.
NOTE: Three track TP sensors cannot be fitted as replacements on vehicles previously fitted with
two track TP sensors. Replacement ECM’s are configured for two track TP sensors and can be
fitted to all Td5 models. When replacement ECM’s are fitted to vehicles using three track TP
sensors, TestBook must be used to configure the ECM for three track TP sensor use.
If the TP sensor fails, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and the engine will operate at normal idle speed only.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ELECTRONIC UNIT INJECTOR (EUI)
The EUI’s are located in the top of the engine inside the camshaft cover. There is one EUI per cylinder. They inject
finely atomised fuel directly into the combustion chamber. Each EUI has its own electrical connection, which is
linked to a common harness also located under the camshaft cover. Each of the EUI’s has its own 5 letter grading
code. This code is used so that greater EUI precision is achieved.
Using an injection timing map within its memory and information from the CKP sensor the ECM is able to
determine precise crankshaft angle. When the ECM determines the crankshaft speed and position it closes the
spill valve within the EUI. Fuel pressure rises inside the EUI to a predetermined limit of 1500 bar (22,000 lbf.in
2)on
pre EU3 models, and 1750 bar (25,500 lbf.in2) on EU3 models . At this limit the pintle lifts off its seat allowing the
fuel to inject into the combustion chamber. The ECM de-energises the spill valve to control the quantity of fuel
delivered. This causes a rapid pressure drop within the EUI which allows the EUI return spring to re-seat the
pintle, ending fuel delivery.
The electrical circuit that drives the EUI works in two stages depending on battery voltage. If battery voltage is
between 9 and 16 volts the EUI’s will provide normal engine performance. If however battery voltage falls to
between 6 and 9 volts on pre EU3 models, EUI operation is restricted to a limit of 2100 rev/min. On EU3 models,
EUI operation is restricted to idle. If the vehicle is fitted with a new ECM, the EUI grades for that specific vehicle
must be downloaded to the new ECM using TestBook. In the event of the engine failing to rev above 3000 rev/min
it is probable that the EUI grading has not been completed.
Input / Output
Input to the EUI takes the form of both mechanical and electrical signals. The mechanical input to the EUI is diesel
fuel via the fuel pump operating at approximately 4 to 5 bar (58 to 72 lbf.in
2). Each of the EUI’s is operated
mechanically by an overhead camshaft to enable injection pressures of up to 1500 bar (22,000 lbf.in2) on pre EU3
models, and 1750 bar (25,500 lbf.in2) on EU3 models, to be achieved. The ECM controls the EUI’s to ensure that
fuel delivery is precise and as intended.
The EUI’s earth paths are as follows:
EUI 1 (C0522-1) via the ECM (C0158-25) on a yellow wire.
EUI 2 (C0523-1) via the ECM (C0158-26) on a yellow/brown wire.
EUI 3 (C0524-1) via the ECM (C0158-27) on a yellow/blue wire.
EUI 4 (C0525-1) via the ECM (C0158-24) on a yellow/red wire.
EUI 5 (C0526-1) via the ECM (C0158-1) on a yellow/purple wire.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SENSOR - FUEL TEMPERATURE (FT)
The FT sensor is located at the RH rear of the engine in the connector block, with the tip of the sensor inserted at
least 10mm into the fuel flow. This allows the sensor to respond correctly to changes in fuel density in relation to
fuel temperature.
The FT sensor works as an NTC sensor. As fuel temperature rises the resistance in the sensor decreases. As
temperature decreases the resistance in the sensor increases. The ECM is able to compare the voltage signal to
stored values and compensates fuel delivery as necessary for hot engine start.
The operating range of the sensor is -40 to 130°C (-40 to 266°F).
Input / Output
The ECM (C0158-19) provides the FT sensor (C0184-2) with a 5 volt supply signal on a yellow/white wire. The
sensor is earthed (C0184-1) via the ECM (C0158-5) on a pink/black wire.
The FT sensor 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.
Sensor fitted incorrectly.
In the event of an FT sensor signal failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
Difficult cold start.
Difficult hot start.
Driveability concern.
In the event of a component failure, the ECM reverts to a fixed value of 60°C stored in its memory.
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