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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 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 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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