1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY sensor

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-55
Vehicle Speed Signal (VSS)
The VSS is used, by the ECM, to control idle speed and overrun cut off. The ECM receives the signal through a hard
wired connection direct from the SLABS ECU.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, two vehicle speed signals are received by the ECM. The second signal
is derived from the main gearbox output shaft speed, and is sent to the ECM by the Electronic Automatic Transmission
(EAT) ECU though the Controller Area Network (CAN). The ECM compares the vehicle speed signal generated by
the SLABS ECU with that supplied via the CAN.
The ECM also receives transfer box information. This allows the ECM to take in to account the vehicle being driven
using low range gearing and compensate as necessary.
On vehicles with manual transmission, the SLABS signal is checked against a threshold value stored in ECM memory.
If other engine parameters indicate the engine is at high load and the VSS is below the threshold, a fault condition is
registered in the diagnostic memory.
The vehicle speed signal generated by the SLABS ECU is in the form of a pulse width modulated signal (PWM).
Pulses are generated at 8000 per mile, and the frequency of the signal changes in accordance with road speed. At
zero road speed the ECU outputs a reference signal at a frequency of 2Hz for diagnostic purposes.
Function
The input signal for the SLABS ECU is measured via pin 22 of connector C0637 of the ECM. The SLABS ECU
generates a PWM signal switching between 0 and 12 volts at a frequency of 8000 pulses per mile. For vehicles with
automatic gearbox the input signal for the EAT ECU is measured via pins 36 and 37 of connector C0637 of the ECM.
These pin numbers provide a bi-directional communications link using the CAN data bus.
In the case of a VSS failure on vehicles with automatic gearboxes, the ECM applies default values derived from the
EAT ECU. There are no default values for manual gearbox vehicles.
The VSS can fail in the following ways:
lWiring short circuit to vehicle supply.
lWiring short circuit to vehicle earth.
lWiring open circuit.
In the event of a VSS failure, any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lMIL illuminated after 2 driving cycles (NAS only).
lVehicle speed limiting disabled (manual transmission vehicles only).
lSLABS/HDC warning lamp on and audible warning.
Should a malfunction of the component occur the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook:
Rough road signal
When the vehicle travels across rough terrain, or on rough roads instability becomes evident in the drive train. The
ECM could interpret these vibrations as a 'false misfire'. To counteract this 'false misfire' the SLABS ECU generates
a rough road signal, sends it to the ECM so that the ECM can suspend misfire detection for as long as the vehicle is
travelling on the 'rough road'.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor malfunction VSS short or open circuit
P0501 Vehicle speed sensor range/performance VSS implausible

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-56 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Function
Input for the rough road signal is measured via pin 34 of connector C0637 of the ECM. The SLABS ECU generates
a PWM signal that varies in accordance with changing road conditions. The rough road PWM signal operates at a
frequency of 2.33 Hz ± 10%. The significance of changes in the PWM signal are shown in the following table:
The rough road signal can fail in the following ways:
lHarness or connector damage
lSLABS failure — wheel speed sensor
A rough road signal failure may be evident from the following:
lHDC / ABS warning light on
Should a malfunction of the rough road signal occur, the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved
by TestBook:
Hill Descent Control (HDC) signal
The ECM transmits throttle angle, engine torque, engine identification (Td5 or V8), and transmission type (automatic
or manual) data to the SLABS ECU to support the Hill Descent Control system. The information is transmitted via a
0 – 12V pulse width modulated (PWM) signal at a frequency of 179.27 Hz.
Function
The HDC signal output from the ECM is via pin 29 of connector C0636. The ECM generates a PWM signal that varies
in pulse width in accordance with changing throttle angle or engine torque. The throttle angle data is transmitted on
pulses 1, 3, 5 and 37. The engine torque data is transmitted on pulses 2,4,6 and 38. The engine and transmission
information is transmitted on pulse 39. A synchronising pulse is transmitted after every 39th pulse.
The HDC signal can fail in the following ways:
lHarness or connector damage
A HDC signal failure may be evident from the following:
lHDC / ABS warning light on
lHDC inoperative
lAudible warning
Should a malfunction of the HDC signal occur, the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook:
PWM signal Indication
<10% Electrical short circuit to ground
25% ± 5 % Smooth road
50% ± 5 % SLABS error
75% ± 5% Rough road
>90% Electrical short circuit to battery voltage
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1590 ABS rough road signal circuit malfunction Hardware is OK, but SLABS ECU is sending an error
signal
P1591 ABS rough road signal circuit low Signal from SLABS ECU short circuit to earth
P1592 ABS rough road signal circuit high Signal from SLABS ECU short circuit to vehicle battery
supply
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1663 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit malfunction SLABS HDC link open circuit
P1664 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit low SLABS HDC link short circuit to ground
P1665 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit high SLABS HDC link short circuit to battery voltage

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-59
⇒ Drive cycle C:
1Switch ignition on for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 60°C (140°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Perform 2 light accelerations (0 to 35 mph (0 to 60 km/h) with light pedal pressure).
5Perform 2 medium accelerations (0 to 45 mph (0 to 70 km/h) with moderate pedal pressure).
6Perform 2 hard accelerations (0 to 55 mph (0 to 90 km/h) with heavy pedal pressure).
7Cruise at 60 mph (100 km/h) for 8 minutes.
8Cruise at 50 mph (80 km/h) for 3 minutes.
9Allow engine to idle for 3 minutes.
10Connect TestBook and with the engine still running, check for fault codes.
NOTE: The following areas have an associated readiness test which must be flagged as complete, before a problem
resolution can be verified:
lcatalytic converter fault;
lEvaporative loss system fault;
lHO
2 sensor fault;
lHO
2 sensor heater fault.
When carrying out a drive cycle C to determine a fault in any of the above areas, select the readiness test icon to
verify that the test has been flagged as complete.
⇒ Drive cycle D:
1Switch ignition on for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 35°C (95°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Perform 2 light accelerations (0 to 35 mph (0 to 60 km/h) with light pedal pressure).
5Perform 2 medium accelerations (0 to 45 mph (0 to 70 km/h) with moderate pedal pressure).
6Perform 2 hard accelerations (0 to 55 mph (0 to 90 km/h) with heavy pedal pressure).
7Cruise at 60 mph (100 km/h) for 5 minutes.
8Cruise at 50 mph (80 km/h) for 5 minutes.
9Cruise at 35 mph (60 km/h) for 5 minutes.
10Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes.
11Connect TestBook and check for fault codes.
⇒ Drive cycle E:
1Ensure fuel tank is at least a quarter full.
2Carry out Drive Cycle A.
3Switch off ignition.
4Leave vehicle undisturbed for 20 minutes.
5Switch on ignition.
6Connect TestBook and check for fault codes.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-82 REPAIRS
Sensor - engine coolant temperature
(ECT)
$% 18.30.10
Remove
1.Release turnbuckles and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Remove auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing alternator, release
alternator from support bracket and position
aside. 5.Disconnect multiplug from ECT sensor.
6.Remove sensor from inlet manifold and discard
sealing washer.
Refit
1.Clean sealant from threads in manifold.
2.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to sensor
threads.
3.Fit new sealing washer to ECT sensor and
tighten sensor to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4.Connect multiplug to ECT sensor.
5.Position alternator, fit bolts and tighten to 45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
6.Fit auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
7.Top up cooling system.
8.Connect battery earth lead.
9.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
REPAIRS 18-2-83
Sensor - crankshaft position (CKP)
$% 18.30.12
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Release fixings and remove underbelly panel.
5.Release CKP sensor multiplug from bracket.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing CKP sensor heat
shield and position aside.
7.Remove 2 nuts securing CKP sensor, remove
2 spacers, CKP sensor and sensor mounting.
8.Disconnect CKP sensor multiplug from engine
harness. Refit
1.Ensure all components are clean.
2.Connect CKP sensor multiplug to engine
harness.
3.Fit sensor mounting, CKP sensor, 2 spacers
and tighten CKP sensor retaining nuts to 6 Nm
(5 lbf.ft).
4.Fit CKP sensor heat shield and secure with
bolts.
5.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
8.Fit battery cover and secure the fixings.
9.Reset adaptions using TestBook.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-84 REPAIRS
Sensor - radiator temperature
$% 18.30.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Position container to collect coolant spillage.
3.Disconnect multiplug from sensor.
4.Remove sensor and discard sealing washer.
Refit
1.Fit new sealing washer to sensor.
2.Fit and tighten sensor.
3.Connect multiplug to sensor.
4.Refill cooling system.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
Sensor - camshaft position (CMP)
$% 18.30.24
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Release fixings and remove underbelly panel.
5.Remove engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
6.Disconnect engine harness from CMP sensor
and release CMP sensor multiplug from
bracket.
7.Remove bolt from clamp securing CMP sensor
to timing gear cover.
8.Remove clamp and CMP sensor. Discard 'O'
ring from CMP sensor.
Refit
1.Ensure CMP sensor is clean, fit new 'O' ring
and sensor to cover.
2.Fit clamp to CMP sensor and tighten bolt to 8
Nm (6 lbf.ft).
3.Fit sensor multiplug to bracket and connect
engine harness to multiplug.
4.Fit engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
5.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
6.Lower vehicle and connect battery earth lead.
7.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
REPAIRS 18-2-85
Knock sensor (KS)
$% 18.30.28
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Remove fixings securing underbelly panel and
remove panel.
5.Disconnect multiplug from KS.
6.Remove nut securing KS to cylinder block and
remove KS. Refit
1.Clean mating faces of KS and cylinder block.
2.Fit KS to cylinder block and tighten nut to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
3.Connect multiplug to KS.
4.Fit underbelly panel and secure with fixings.
5.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
6.Connect battery earth lead.
7.Fit battery cover and secure the fixings.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-86 REPAIRS
Air cleaner assembly
$% 19.10.01
Remove
1.Remove 2 nuts securing air intake ducting.
2.Remove both parts of air intake ducting.
3.Release 2 clips securing MAF sensor, release
2 clips securing air intake hose.
Note: Pre 03 MY air intake hose illustrated.
4.Release air intake hose and position aside. 5.Remove and discard MAF sensor 'O' ring.
6.Release air cleaner assembly from 3
grommets and remove assembly.
Refit
1.Position air cleaner assembly and secure in
grommets.
2.Fit new 'O' ring to MAF sensor.
3.Position air intake hose, secure MAF sensor
clips and tighten intake hose clips.
CAUTION: Ensure MAF sensor 'O' ring is
not displaced during fitting.
4.Fit air intake ducting and secure with nuts.