1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY heater

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-2DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel burning heater component layout
RH drive shown, LH drive similar
1FBH fuel line connection
2FBH unit3Air temperature sensor
4FBH pump

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-3
Description
General
The heating and ventilation system controls the temperature and distribution of air supplied to the vehicle interior. The
system consists of an air inlet duct, heater assembly, distribution ducts and a control panel. An outlet vent is
incorporated at the rear of the cabin. Some diesel models also incorporate a fuel burning heater (FBH) system in the
engine coolant supply to the heater assembly.
Fresh or recirculated air flows into the heater assembly from the inlet duct. An electrical variable speed blower in the
inlet duct, and/or ram effect, forces the air through the system. Depending on the settings on the control panel, the air
is then heated and supplied through the distribution ducts to fascia and floor level outlets.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-4DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Air inlet duct
RH drive shown, LH drive similar
1Air outlet
2Resistor pack
3Wiring harness
4Blower
5Blower relay6Recirculated air servo motor
7Control flap operating mechanism
8Recirculated air inlet
9Recirculated air inlet
10Fresh air inlet
The air inlet duct is installed behind the fascia, on the passenger's side. The air inlet duct is connected to the plenum
to provide the fresh air inlet. Two grilles in the air inlet duct provide recirculated air inlets from the cabin. Two control
flaps, operated by a servo motor, open and close the fresh and recirculated air inlets to control the source of incoming
air. Operation of the servo motor is controlled by a switch on the control panel.
The blower is installed between the air inlets and the outlet to the heater assembly, and consists of an open hub,
centrifugal fan powered by an electric motor. Operation of the blower is controlled by a slider switch on the control
panel, via a blower relay mounted on the air inlet duct and a resistor pack. The resistor pack is installed in the air outlet
from the blower fan, so that any heat generated is dissipated by the air flow. A wiring harness on the air inlet duct
connects the servo motor, blower motor, blower relay and resistor pack to the vehicle wiring.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-5
Heater assembly
1Windscreen and side window air outlet
2Face level air outlet
3Casing
4Rear footwell air outlet
5Front footwell air outlet
6Drain outlet
7Air inlet8Engine coolant return
9Engine coolant feed
10Heater matrix
11RH temperature control cable
12Distribution control cable
13LH temperature control cable
The heater assembly heats and distributes air as directed by selections made on the control panel. The assembly is
installed on the vehicle centre-line, between the fascia and the engine bulkhead. The heater assembly consists of a
casing, formed from a series of plastic moldings, which contains a heater matrix and control flaps. Internal passages
integrated into the casing guide the air through the casing and separate it into two flows, one for the LH outlets and
one for the RH outlets. Two drain outlets at the bottom of the casing connect to overboard drain tubes installed in the
sides of the transmission tunnel.
Heater matrix
The heater matrix provides the heat source to warm the air being supplied to the distribution outlets. The heater matrix
is an aluminium two pass, fin and tube heat exchanger, installed in the RH side of the casing. Two aluminium tubes
attached to the heater matrix extend through the engine bulkhead to connect the heater assembly to the engine
coolant system. When the engine is running, coolant is constantly circulated through the heater matrix by the engine
coolant pump. On diesel models, the coolant flow is assisted by an electric pump while the FBH system is active.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-6DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Control flaps
Control flaps are installed in the heater assembly to control the temperature and distribution of air. Blend flaps control
the temperature and distribution flaps control the distribution.
Temperature and distribution control
Figure shows flaps set for medium heat to face level and footwell outlets
1Windscreen/Side windows outlet
2Heater assembly casing
3Air inlet
4Heater matrix5Front footwells outlet
6Rear footwells outlet
7Face level outlet
Blend flaps:Two sets of three blend flaps, one LH and one RH, regulate the flow of air through the heater matrix and
a heater matrix bypass, to control the temperature of the air leaving the heater assembly. The two sets of blend flaps
operate independently to allow different temperatures to be set for the LH and RH outlets.
Each blend flap is attached to a spindle. The end of each spindle extends through the side of the heater casing and
is attached to a common lever mechanism on the related side of the casing. A control cable is installed between the
lever mechanism and the related temperature knob on the control panel. When the flow is split between the bypass
and the heater matrix, the two flows mix downstream of the heater matrix to produce an even air temperature at the
individual outlets.
Distribution flaps: Separate distribution flaps are installed to control the flow of air to the footwells, windscreen/side
windows and the LH and RH face level outlets. The distribution flaps are attached to spindles that extend through the
RH side of the heater casing and are attached to a common lever mechanism. A control cable is installed between
the lever mechanism and the distribution knob on the control panel.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 80-7
Distribution ducts
Separate distribution ducts are installed for the front and rear footwell outlets. Distribution ducts for the face level,
windscreen and side windows outlets are integrated into the fascia. The front footwell ducts are attached to ports at
the sides of the heater assembly. The rear footwell ducts locate in ports at the rear of the heater assembly and extend
along each side of the centre console to vent into the rear footwells from below the cubby box.
Vent assemblies in the fascia allow occupants to control the flow and direction of face level air. Each vent assembly
incorporates a thumbwheel to regulate flow and moveable vanes to control direction.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-8DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Control panel
The controls for heating and ventilation are installed on a control panel in the centre of the fascia, below the radio.
Three rotary knobs control the LH and RH outlet temperatures and distribution. A slider switch controls blower speed.
A latching pushswitch controls the selection of fresh/recirculated air; an amber LED in the switch illuminates when
recirculated air is selected.
Graphics on the panel and the controls indicate the function and operating positions of the controls.
Outlet vent
The outlet vent promotes the free flow of heating and ventilation air through the cabin. The outlet vent is installed in
the RH rear quarter body panel and vents cabin air into the sheltered area between the rear quarter body panel and
the outer body side panel. The vent consists of a grille covered by soft rubber flaps and is effectively a non-return
valve. The flap opens and closes automatically depending on the differential between cabin and outside air pressures.
FBH system (diesel models only)
The FBH system is an auxiliary heating system that compensates for the relatively low coolant temperatures inherent
in the diesel engine. At low ambient temperatures, the FBH system heats the coolant supply to the heater assembly,
and maintains it within the temperature range required for good in-car heating performance. Operation is fully
automatic, with no intervention required by the driver.
The system consists of an air temperature sensor, a FBH fuel pump and a FBH unit. Fuel for the FBH system is taken
from the fuel tank, through a line attached to the fuel tank's fuel pump, and supplied via the FBH fuel pump to the FBH
unit. The connection on the fuel tank's fuel pump incorporates a tube which extends down into the tank. At the FBH
unit connection, the fuel line incorporates a self-sealing, quick disconnect coupling. In the FBH unit, the fuel delivered
by the FBH fuel pump is burned and the resultant heat output is used to heat the coolant. An ECU integrated into the
FBH unit controls the operation of the system at one of two heat output levels, 2.5 kW at part load and 5 kW at full load
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor controls a power supply from the alternator to the FBH unit. The sensor is installed
on the RH support strut of the bonnet closing panel and contains a temperature sensitive switch that is closed at
temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F) and open at temperatures of 5 °C (41 °F) and above.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-10DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FBH unit
1Air inlet hose
2Electrical connectors
3Exhaust pipe
4Quick disconnect coupling5Coolant inlet hose
6Fuel supply line
7Circulation pump
8Coolant outlet hose
The FBH unit is installed on the bulkhead in the engine compartment, on the side opposite the brake servo, and is
connected in series in the coolant supply to the heater assembly. Two electrical connectors on the top of the FBH unit
connect to the vehicle wiring.
FBH unit connector pin details
Connector/Pin
No.Description Input/Output
C0925
2 K line (diagnostics) Input/Output
3 Alternator power supply Input
6 FBH fuel pump Output
C0926
1 Battery power supply Input
2Earth -