BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-24 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The heated rear window operation period and voltage supply is controlled by the BCU. The BCU receives a voltage
supply feed from the engine compartment fuse box and an ignition switched supply through a fuse in the passenger
compartment fuse box. When the heated rear window switch is operated, it completes a path to earth, signalling a
request for heated rear window operation to the BCU. The BCU then supplies a feed to the heated rear window switch
to light the switch indicator, and earths the supply from the coil of the heated rear window relay via the IDM to turn the
heated rear window elements on. The BCU maintains a supply for a predetermined time (15 minutes), then opens the
earth path after the time-out period to turn the heated rear window operation off. If the heated rear window switch is
pressed a second time, the circuit is also interrupted to turn off the supply to the heated front screen.
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, the heated rear window is also operated by the ATC ECU when DEF (defrost)
is selected. In this case the ATC ECU provides the trigger signal to the BCU to turn the heated rear window circuit on
or, if it is already on, to re-start the time out period.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the heated rear window enable is on, the relay and lamp
will be de-activated.
Wipers and washers
Front and rear wash/ wipe operations are controlled by the BCU via the IDM.
Front wipers and washers
When front intermittent wipe is selected using the wiper switch on the column stalk, the BCU signals the IDM to
operate the wiper motor. The IDM then supplies a voltage to the normal speed winding of the wiper motor for a period
of no longer than 500 ms. The timed feed ensures the wiper motor operates, but does not complete more than a single
wipe of the screen. The BCU checks the position of the delay switch to determine the delay period which should be
utilised for the intermittent wipe operation. The delay period of the front intermittent wipe is maintained until the wiper
switch is moved to the off, normal or fast speed position, or the delay period is changed.
When front intermittent wipe is selected, a delay period of 500 ms will be incurred before the wipers operate. This
delay prevents the occurrence of a wipe action when the wiper switch is changed to the off position from the normal
or fast modes of operation.
To enable the front intermittent wipe facility, the BCU checks the state of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lFront intermittent wiper switch.
lFront intermittent wiper rate.
If the ignition switch is in the off or crank position, the front wipers are not active and the front wiper enable output is
switched off.
If the option to initiate a wipe action in addition to a front screen wash action has been configured in the BCU, the
wipers will operate 400 ms after the washer pump becomes active. If the washer switch is released within 400 ms,
the wipers will not be activated. If a washer switch is pressed for longer than 400 ms, the BCU will operate the wipers
after an initial delay of 400 ms, and will continue to operate for as long as the washer switch is depressed plus an
additional 4 seconds.
The front wash/ wipe programme can be configured to operate in one of two ways:
lOption 1 – normal.
lOption 2 – no wipe.
The BCU checks for the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lFront washer pump switch.
The BCU can provide the following wash / wipe outputs depending on the logic states prevailing:
lFront wiper enable.
lFront wash/ wipe in progress flag.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the front wash/ wipe programme is in operation, the front
wiper enable output is switched off.
BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-25
Rear wipers and washers
The rear wiper is initially operated for a period of 4 seconds when the rear wiper switch is pressed, to complete two
full cycles. After this, the rear wiper will operate every other time the front wiper completes a wipe operation. During
the wipe operation, the front and rear wipers are synchronised, and changes to the delay period during intermittent
wipe will change the delay period for both front and rear wipers.
Operation of the rear washer switch causes the washer motor to operate for as long as the switch is operated. The
wiper also operates while the switch is depressed and for a further 4 seconds after the switch is released.
The BCU checks for the following inputs to determine when to provide the rear wiper enable signal:
lIgnition state.
lRear wiper switch.
lFront intermittent wiper rate.
lFront intermittent wiper switch.
If the ignition switch is in the off or crank position, the rear wipers are not active and the rear wiper enable output is
switched off.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the rear intermittent wipe programme is in operation, the
rear wiper enable output is switched off.
Reverse gear wipe
The BCU changes the operation of the rear wiper when the front wiper is active and reverse gear is selected. The rear
wiper operation rate used when the preconditions have been satisfied depend on the prevailing front wiper operating
mode and the position of the rear wiper switch. If the rear wiper is on or the front wiper is operating at an intermittent
rate when reverse gear is selected, the BCU will operate the rear wiper continuously for 4 seconds via the IDM. After
the initial period, the rear wiper will operate at the same rate as the front wiper.
The BCU checks for the following inputs to determine when to provide the rear wiper enable signal if the vehicle is in
reverse gear:
lIgnition state.
lRear wiper switch.
lFront intermittent wiper rate.
lReverse gear selected.
lFront intermittent wiper switch.
lFront wiper switch state.
lFront wash/ wipe in progress flag.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the reversing wipe is in operation, the rear wiper enable
output is switched off.
Headlamp wash
The headlamp wash will only operate when the headlamps are on, and then only every third time the front windscreen
wash button is pressed. When the BCU operates the headlamp washers, it activates the washer pump relay for a
period of 500 ms. The BCU supplies an earth path for the coil of the power wash relay located in the engine
compartment fuse box when the washer function is selected.
The BCU checks for the following inputs to determine when to provide power to the headlamp power wash relay:
lIgnition state.
lFront washer pump switch.
lDipped beam.
lMain beam state.
If the ignition switch is in the off position, the headlamp power wash relay is also held off. if the ignition state is crank,
the headlamp power wash relay is switched off and the headlamp power wash counter is reset to 0.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the headlamp power wash relay in on , the relay remains
on until the 500 ms timer has completed, then the relay is switched off.
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-28 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Courtesy headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps for 30 seconds when the lock button on the remote transmitter is held down for
longer than 1 second. The headlamps will extinguish if the BCU receives either a lock or an unlock signal from the
remote transmitter.
The BCU checks the status of the following inputs to determine the correct qualifying conditions for requesting
courtesy headlamps:
lIgnition state.
lRemote locking request.
lRemote unlocking request.
lLazy locking request.
If the ignition is off and a lazy locking request is received, the courtesy headlamps are switched on and an internal
timer is turned on in the BCU which operates for 30 seconds. If the 30 second timer expires or a request for remote
locking or remote unlocking is received, the courtesy headlamps will be turned off.
When main beam is selected, the IDM also provides a signal to the instrument pack to switch on the main beam
warning lamp. An additional signal 'main beam indicator disable' is used to prevent the daylight running lamps
illuminating the main beam indicator when the main beam is in the daylight running lamp state and the main beam
indicator disable signal is on.
Lights on alarm
The lights on alarm in the instrument pack operates when the driver's door is open and the side lamps or headlamps
are on. The system uses inputs from the driver's door switch and the lighting switch to determine the logical conditions
that need to occur for switching on the alarm. The BCU carries out the logic operation and communicates with the
instrument pack using the serial data bus; the instrument pack will be requested to sound the alarm if the logic inputs
indicate that the driver's door is open with the lights still on.
Supply voltage is provided through the lighting switch to the IDM which acts as the signal line to indicate that the lights
are on for the logic circuits in the IDM and BCU. When the driver's door is opened, a second feed is supplied to the
BCU through the driver's door switch to indicate the condition. In this logic condition (lights on and driver's door open)
the BCU signals the instrument pack to operate the audible warning. If the lights are switched off or the driver's door
is closed the logic condition will be changed and the audible warning will be switched off.
Daylight running lamps
The BCU operates the daylight running lamps (where fitted) via the IDM. The daylight running lamps option can be
programmed in one of three states dependent on market/ customer requirements, these are:
lOption 1– no daylight running lamps.
lOption 2 – on with main beam off.
lOption 3 – on with main and dipped beam off and gearbox not in Park.
The BCU will ensure the logical conditions are satisfied for the lamps to operate under the set conditions. The BCU
checks the status of the following inputs to determine the logic action for providing an output to the daylight running
lamp relay:
lMain beam state.
lEngine running (link from instrument pack).
lDipped beam.
lGearbox state.
A voltage supply is fed to the coil of the daylight running lamp relay and the IDM. When the preconditions are satisfied
for daylight running lamp operation, the BCU sends a signal for the IDM to complete the circuit to earth to switch on
the daylight running lamps. The logical inputs are checked to ensure that the engine is running before switching the
relay to turn on the daylight running lamps. The engine running signal has to be present for at least 2 seconds before
the daylight running lamp relay can be switched on.
Fog lamps
The BCU operates the rear fog lamps and the front fog lamps (where fitted) via the IDM. The BCU front fog lamp
operation can be programmed to operate under one of three set conditions. The BCU will ensure the logical conditions
are satisfied for the lamps to operate under the set conditions.
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-30 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Interior courtesy lamps
To determine when to provide an interior courtesy lamps enable output, the BCU checks the following input
conditions:
lIgnition state.
lTransit mode.
lDriver's door open.
lPassenger or rear door open.
The courtesy lamps operate at full brightness when they are first switched on. The BCU then gradually dims the lamps
(fade-out) before completely switching them off. Fade-out occurs over a period of two seconds following the logical
control signal to turn off the lights. When a door is opened, the BCU provides earth paths from the interior lamps, the
load space lamp and the ignition switch illumination. The following table lists the courtesy lamps operation and
duration for holding the lamps on that occurs after the BCU has detected a condition that signals the courtesy lamps
should be switched on:
Instrument pack
The BCU communicates with the instrument pack to provide a range of functions.
Odometer update
The BCU can be programmed for one of two options:
lOption 1 – no odometer error warning.
lOption 2 – odometer error warning.
In order to provide an LCD flash request to the instrument pack via the communications link, the following inputs are
checked:
lIgnition state.
lInstrument pack odometer value (via the communications link).
lBCU odometer value.
The function is only active when the ignition state is on. The maximum allowed value is 999,999 miles (1,608,999
km).If the instrument pack odometer value is greater than the maximum allowed value, the maximum value is
assumed. The BCU odometer value is stored in EEPROM. If 16 identical values of the instrument pack odometer
reading is received consecutively, the instrument pack odometer value is compared with the BCU odometer value. If
the consecutive readings from the instrument pack differ, the BCU odometer value is incremented accordingly. If the
BCU odometer value is less than the instrument pack odometer value by up to 10 km, the BCU odometer value is set
equal to the instrument pack odometer value.
If the odometer warning option is enabled, and the contents of the instrument pack odometer value buffer is identical
to, or greater than BCU odometer value ± 10 km, the BCU sends an LED flash request to the instrument pack.
In the event of a communications link failure, this function will be unable to operate.
Control signal Additional conditions Duration
Door open - 10 minutes
Unlock signal from remote transmitter All doors closed and ignition switch not in
position III1 minute
Unlock signal from the driver's door lock All doors closed and ignition switch not in
position III1 minute
Ignition switch turned from position II or III to
position 0All doors closed 1 minute
Door changed from open to closed All other doors closed and ignition switch not
in position III15 seconds
Ignition switch in position III - Timer cancelled
BCU receives a lock command - Timer cancelled
Vehicle has transit mode enabled - 15 seconds on all occasions
BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-34 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Key-in warning
The BCU can be programmed to one of two options:
lOption 1 – no timeout.
lOption 2 – no key-in warning.
The BCU issues an audible warning No. 2 request, depending on the status of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lIgnition key inserted.
lDriver's door open.
If the key-in warning is programmed into the BCU for operation, audible warning No.2 will be requested if the ignition
switch is off, the ignition key inserted signal is on and the driver's door open signal is ON.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring, the audible warning request is not sent to the instrument pack.
SLABS HDC warning
The BCU issues an audible warning No. 3 request, depending on the status of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lSLABS HDC warning.
The SLABS warning transmitted by the SLABS ECU is a 2 Hz signal, audible warning No. 3 is requested on every
falling edge of this signal. If the signal from the SLABS ECU stays low for more than 650 ms, audible warning No. 3
is requested every 2 seconds, for 30 seconds, while the signal stays low.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring, the audible warning request is not sent to the instrument pack.
Transfer box in neutral warning
If the transfer box is in the neutral position and the ignition switch is on, the BCU issues an audible warning No. 4
request. The BCU checks for the following inputs:
lTransfer box neutral selected.
lIgnition on.
The transfer box in neutral warning is activated by communicating with the instrument pack via the serial datalink. If
a communications link failure occurs while the transfer box in neutral warning is active, the audible warning will not
operate.
Lights on warning
If the ignition switch is off while the side lamps or headlamps on and the driver's door is opened, the BCU issues an
audible warning No. 5 request.
The BCU checks for the following inputs:
lDriver's door open.
lIgnition on.
lSide lamps.
lDipped beam state.
lMain beam state.
The lights on warning is activated by communicating with the instrument pack via the serial datalink. If a
communications link failure occurs while the lights on warning is active, the audible warning will not operate.
SLABS raise/lower
Before enabling a SLS vehicle raise/ lower request, the BCU checks the logical condition of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lSLABS raise request.
lSLABS lower request.
If the ignition switch is in position 0 or I, the vehicle raise/ lower request is off.
With the ignition switch in position II, and the 'SLABS raise' request and 'SLABS lower' request both off, the vehicle
raise/ lower request output is driven at 25 Hz with a 50% duty cycle and the vehicle height remains unchanged.
If the 'SLABS lower' request input is on, the vehicle raise/lower request output is driven at 25 Hz with a 25% duty cycle,
lowering the vehicle.
If the 'SLABS raise' request input is on, the vehicle raise/lower request output is driven at a 25 Hz with a 75% duty
cycle.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Volumetric sensors
The BCU uses volumetric sensors to detect any change in air movement within the vehicle. There are two sensors
located in the headlining of the vehicle.
Input/Output
The sensors require a regulated power supply of 12 volts, via the BCU. When a change in air movement is detected
the sensors generate a 5 Hz pulse train to the BCU.
Each of the sensors have a dedicated signal input to the BCU. Power to the sensors is supplied by the BCU.
TestBook provides the ability to monitor the real time state of the sensors.
ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Super locking
Super locking prevents the use of the interior door handles to unlock and open the vehicle doors. This prevents the
doors from being opened if the window be smashed in an attempt to gain access to the vehicle.
There are four configurations for super locking:
lNo super locking.
lSuper locking on single handset press only (no key activated super locking).
lSuper locking on single handset press or single key turn.
lSuper locking on double handset press or double key turn.
To super lock, press the lock button on the handset once or twice within one second depending on system
configuration. In some configurations, it is also possible to super lock the vehicle using the key in the driver's door.
This also may require one or two turns of the key in the lock direction. If two turns of the key are required to activate
super locking, the two turns must occur within one second of each other.
In order to super lock the vehicle, the following conditions must be met:
lAll door are closed.
lThe ignition is off.
lThe fuel cut-off switch is not tripped.
Partial arming
Partial arming allows protection of as much of the vehicle as possible if the alarm is armed with one or more doors or
the bonnet open.
Partial arming allows the vehicle alarm to be armed even if the following conditions exist. When the bonnet or door is
closed, the BCU activates the perimetric alarm and the volumetric alarm after 15 seconds have elapsed:
lThe bonnet is not closed: If the bonnet is open when the alarm is armed, the BCU activates super locking and
volumetric sensing. In this condition, the alarm enters a partially armed state. All other functions of the alarm are
active and the BCU monitors the bonnet for a change of state. If the bonnet closes, the system is completely
armed.
lThe passenger door, a rear door or the tail door is not closed: If a door is open when the alarm is armed, the BCU
does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing. In this condition the alarm enters a partially armed state.
All other alarm functions are armed and the BCU monitors the open door. If the door closes volumetric sensing
and super locking become active.
lFailure of a door latch switch: If a short circuit in the door latch switch occurs, the BCU presumes the door is not
closed. In this situation the BCU does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing. All other alarm functions
are armed.
lDamaged wiring harness: If a short circuit in the wiring harness for the door latch switch occurs, the BCU
presumes the door is not closed and does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing; all other alarm
functions are armed. If an open circuit in the wiring harness for the door latch switch occurs, the BCU presumes
the door is closed and arms the alarm as normal.
Mislock
Mislock alerts the driver that a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle because of the doors or the bonnet
not being fully closed.
There are six audible configurations for mislock:
lNo audible warning.
lAlarm sounder.
lVehicle horn.
lAlarm sounder and vehicle horn.
lBBUS.
lAlarm sounder, vehicle horn and BBUS.
When a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle, the audible warning device is switched on for 50 ms and
off for 200 ms. The BCU allows the audible warning device to operate 3 times.
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-6-27
Operation
DVD Player Functionality
The following defines the functionality of the unit. Further details of system operation can found in the DVD System
Owner's Manual, Publication Part No. LRL0482, supplied with the system.
DVD Region Selection
The DVD player is capable of playing discs from any region. The DVD can only be set to play discs of one region at
a time. A code is entered using the remote control handset to set the unit to the required region. The unit is set to the
correct region on production and therefore this will not be required by either the dealer or the customer.
If the unit region is required to be changed for any reason, Land Rover Special Vehicles must be contacted for the
required code and procedure.
NOTE: The unit can be re-configured for region up to five times. After the fifth attempt to re-configure the region, the
unit will be locked in the fifth region that was programmed. This will require the unit to be returned to the manufacturer
to be reset. The manufacturer will charge a fee for this service.
DVD Player CD Audio Function
The DVD player can play audio CD's through the vehicle audio system. This allows the user to play additional CD's
without having to remove the CD autochanger cartridge.
The overhead console LCD monitor must be open to play audio CD's.. Normal audio CD functionality such as repeat,
random and track select etc. can be accessed using the remote control handset.
The DVD player in the overhead console will also function independently of the vehicle audio system, and operate as
an additional CD player. The rear seat passengers can listen to audio CD's via the three headphone sockets on the
overhead console and via the two radio/headphone amplifier units (if fitted), while the front seat passengers
simultaneously listen to CD's played on the vehicle audio system and CD autochanger.
DVD/CD Output using the Vehicle Audio System
To play the DVD/CD audio output from the overhead console through the vehicle audio speakers, the speaker button
on the overhead console or remote control handset must be pressed. 'Speaker On' appears on the LCD monitor and
the head unit CD functionality is suspended. The audio output from the overhead console will now be played from the
vehicle speaker system. The head unit volume control, tone control, Navigation announcements and mobile phone (if
fitted) will function as normal and override the DVD output. A second press of the speaker button will switch the audio
output back to the head unit. 'Speaker Off' will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
The overhead console will remember the selected speaker condition if the overhead console is switched off by closing
the monitor, the console switched off using the handset or accessory power removed from the overhead console.
Power Up Conditions
On application of accessory power, the overhead console will perform the following:
lIf no disc is in the DVD player, the LCD monitor will display a blue screen and enter 'AUX' input mode.
When a DVD or CD is inserted in the DVD player, the system will change to DVD input mode. The disc will
attempt to play but may be limited by the disc media. Some discs will play automatically, some will display a menu
and others require the user to start playback.
lIf a disc was in the DVD player and the system was in 'Play', 'Pause', 'FF' or 'Rew' when powered down, playback
will start when power is re-applied.
lIf a disc was in the DVD player and the system was in 'Stop' when powered down, the system will enter DVD
mode and a blue screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
lSpeaker selection will remain in the same state as when the accessory power was removed.
Engine Cranking
If the unit is playing a DVD or CD when the ignition switch is moved to position III (engine crank), the system will stop
playing while the engine is cranking. Playback will resume at the point the playback was stopped when the ignition
switch is returned to position I or II.