1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER fuel

17EMISSION CONTROL
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve permits a controlled amount of exhaust gas to combine with the fresh
air entering the engine. The exhaust gas reduces the combustion temperature by delaying the fuel burning rate,
which assists in reducing the quantity of oxides of nitrogen.
On EU3 models, an EGR cooler is employed to further reduce the combustion temperature. By passing the
exhaust gas through a bundle of pipes flooded by coolant, the density of the exhaust gas going into the engine is
increased. This process further reduces the amount of NO
2in the exhaust.
Recirculation of too much exhaust gas can result in higher emissions of soot, HC and CO due to insufficient air.
The recirculated exhaust gas must be limited so that there is sufficient oxygen available for combustion of the
injected fuel in the combustion chamber. To do this the ECM is used to control the precise quantity of exhaust gas
to be recirculated in accordance with the prevailing operating conditions. Influencing factors include:
The mass of air flow detected by the MAF sensor.
The ambient air temperature detected by the AAP sensor. This is used to initiate adjustments to reduce the
amount of smoke produced at high altitudes.
The mass of air flow detected by the MAF sensor.
The ambient air temperature detected by the AAP sensor. This is used to initiate adjustments to reduce the
amount of smoke produced at high altitudes.
Other factors which are taken into consideration by the engine management system for determining the optimum
operating condition include:
Manifold inlet air temperature
Coolant temperature
Engine speed
Fuel delivered
The main components of the EGR system are as follows.
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18 - ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION 2...................................................................................
DESCRIPTION 5.....................................................................................................
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) 6.................................................................
SENSOR - MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) 7....................................................................
SENSOR - AMBIENT AIR PRESSURE AND 8.......................................................
SENSOR - MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE 9................................................
SENSOR - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE 11.............................................
SENSOR - CRANKSHAFT SPEED AND 12...........................................................
SENSOR - THROTTLE POSITION (TP) 14............................................................
SENSOR - THROTTLE POSITION (TP) 15............................................................
ELECTRONIC UNIT INJECTOR (EUI) 18...............................................................
SENSOR - FUEL TEMPERATURE (FT) 20............................................................
RELAY - FUEL PUMP 21........................................................................................
RELAY - MAIN 21...................................................................................................
SWITCH - BRAKE PEDAL 22.................................................................................
SWITCH - CLUTCH PEDAL 22...............................................................................
MODULATOR - EXHAUST GAS REGULATOR (EGR) 23.....................................
WARNING LAMP - GLOW PLUG 23......................................................................
GLOW PLUGS 24...................................................................................................
TURBOCHARGER 26.............................................................................................
INTERCOOLER 27.................................................................................................
OPERATION 28......................................................................................................
REPAIR
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) 1.................................................................
SENSOR - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) 1....................................
SENSOR - CRANKSHAFT SPEED AND POSITION (CKP) 2................................
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1.Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
2.Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
3.Glow plugs.
4.Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) / Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
5.Fuel pump relay.
6.Engine Control Module (ECM).
7.Air Conditioning (A/C) and cooling fan relay.
8.Fuel Temperature (FT) sensor.
9.Crankshaft Speed and Position (CKP) sensor.
10.Electronic Unit Injectors (EUI).
11.Ambient Air Pressure (AAP) sensor.
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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 SENSOR - MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
(MAP) / INLET AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT)
The MAP/IAT sensors are combined in one unit located in the inlet manifold. It provides pressure and temperature
information about the air in the inlet manifold to the ECM. The ECM compares the voltage signal to stored values
and compensates fuel delivery as necessary. The ECM uses the signal from the MAP/IAT sensor for the following
functions:
To calculate the delivered fuel limits.
To calculate the air mass in the cylinder.
To calculate the air speed density.
To calculate the air temperature.
The MAP sensor works on the piezo crystal principal. Piezo crystals are pressure sensitive and will oscillate in
accordance to changes in air pressure. The MAP sensor produces a voltage between 0 and 5 volts proportional to
the pressure level of the air in the inlet manifold. A reading of 0 volts indicates a low pressure, a reading of 5 volts
a high pressure.
The IAT portion of the sensor works as a Negative Temperature Co-efficient (NTC) sensor. As air 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 as necessary.
Inputs / Outputs
The MAP/IAT sensor (C0567-3) is provided a 5 volt supply by the ECM (C0158-8) on a pink/purple wire. The
MAP/IAT sensor provides the ECM with 2 outputs. The MAP sensor output (C0567-4) is connected to the ECM
(C0158-6) by a white/yellow wire. The IAT sensor output (C0567-2) is connected to the ECM (C0158-34) on a
green/black wire. The MAP/IAT sensor is earthed (C0567-1) via the ECM (C0158-17) on a pink/black wire.
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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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18ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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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 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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