2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY sensor

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-45
Ignition timing
The ignition timing is an important part of the ECM adaptive strategy. Ignition is controlled by a direct ignition system
using two four-ended coils operating on the wasted spark principle.
When the ECM triggers an ignition coil to spark, current from the coil travels to one spark plug, then jumps the gap at
the spark plug electrodes, igniting the mixture in the cylinder in the process. Current continues to travel along the earth
path (via the cylinder head) to the spark plug negative electrode at the cylinder that is on the exhaust stroke. The
current jumps across the spark plug electrodes and back to the coil completing the circuit. Since it has simultaneously
sparked in a cylinder that is on the exhaust stroke, it has not provided an ignition source there and is consequently
termed 'wasted'.
Conditions
The ECM calculates ignition timing using input from the following:
lCKP sensor.
lKnock sensors (KS).
lMAF sensor.
lTP sensor (idle only).
lECT sensor.
Function
At engine start up, the ECM sets ignition timing dependent on ECT information and starting rev/min from the CKP. As
the running characteristics of the engine change, the ignition timing changes. The ECM compares the CKP signal to
stored values in its memory, and if necessary advances or retards the spark via the ignition coils.
Ignition timing is used by the ECM for knock control.
Knock control
The ECM uses active knock control to prevent possible engine damage due to pre-ignition. This is achieved by
converting engine block noise into a suitable electrical signal that can be processed by the ECM. A major contributing
factor to engine 'knock' is fuel quality, the ECM can function satisfactorily on 91 RON fuel as well as the 95 RON fuel
that it is calibrated for.
Conditions
The ECM knock control system operates as follows:
lHot running engine.
l91 or 95 RON fuel.
Function
The ECM knock control uses two sensors located one between the centre two cylinders of each bank. The knock
sensors consist of piezo ceramic crystals that oscillate to create a voltage signal. During pre-ignition, the frequency
of crystal oscillation increases which alters the signal output to the ECM.
If the knock sensors detect pre-ignition in any of the cylinders, the ECM retards the ignition timing by 3
° for that
particular cylinder. If this action stops the engine knock, the ignition timing is restored to its previous figure in
increments of 0.75
°. If this action does not stop engine knock then the ECM retards the ignition timing a further 3° up
to a maximum of -15
° and then restores it by 0.75° and so on until the engine knock is eliminated.
The ECM also counteracts engine knock at high intake air temperatures by retarding the ignition as above. The ECM
uses the IAT signal to determine air temperature.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-46 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Idle speed control
The ECM regulates the engine speed at idling. The ECM uses the idle air control valve (IACV) to compensate for the
idle speed drop that occurs when the engine is placed under greater load than usual. When the throttle is in the rest
position i.e. it has not been pressed, the majority of intake air that the engine consumes comes from the idle air control
valve.
IACV control idle speed
Conditions in which the ECM operates the IACV control idle speed is as follows:
lIf any automatic transmission gears other than P or N are selected.
lIf air conditioning is switched on.
lIf cooling fans are switched on.
lAny electrical loads activated by the driver.
Function
The idle air control valve utilises two coils that use opposing pulse width modulated (PWM) signals to control the
position of a rotary valve. If one of the circuits that supplies the PWM signal fails, the ECM closes down the remaining
signal preventing the idle air control valve from working at its maximum/ minimum setting. If this should occur, the idle
air control valve assumes a default idle position at which the engine idle speed is raised to 1200 rev/min with no load
placed on the engine.
Evaporative emission control
Due to increasing legislation, all new vehicles must be able to limit evaporative emissions (fuel vapour) from the fuel
tank.
The ECM controls the emission control system using the following components:
lEVAP canister.
lPurge valve.
lCanister vent solenoid (CVS) valve – (NAS vehicles with vacuum type EVAP system leak detection capability
only)
lFuel tank pressure sensor – (NAS vehicles with vacuum type EVAP system leak detection capability only)
lFuel leak detection pump – (NAS vehicles with positive pressure type EVAP system leak detection capability
only)
lInterconnecting pipe work.
Refer to Emissions section for operating conditions of evaporative emission systems.

+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Evaporative emission control operation.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) - North American Specification vehicles only
The ECM monitors performance of the engine for misfires, catalyst efficiency, exhaust leaks and evaporative control
loss. If a fault occurs, the ECM stores the relevant fault code and warns the driver of component failure by illuminating
the Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument pack.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the ECM combines with the Electronic Automatic Transmission (EAT) ECU
to provide the OBD strategy.
Conditions
If the OBD function of the ECM flags a fault during its operation, it falls into one of the following categories:
lmin = minimum value of the signal exceeded.
lmax = maximum value of the signal exceeded.
lsignal = signal not present.
lplaus = an implausible condition has been diagnosed.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-47
Function
All of the ECM's internal diagnostic fault paths are monitored by the OBD system. Specific faults have their own
numeric code relating to certain sensors or actuators etc. These specific faults fall into two types, error codes (E xxx)
or cycle codes (Z xxx). E codes represent instantaneous faults and Z codes relate to codes generated after completion
of a drive cycle.
If an emission relevant fault occurs on a drive cycle, the ECM stores a temporary fault code, if the fault does not occur
on subsequent drive cycles the fault code stays as a temporary fault code. If the fault recurs on subsequent drive
cycles the ECM stores the fault code as a permanent code, and depending on which component has failed the ECM
will illuminate the MIL.
Immobilisation system
The ECM and the body control unit (BCU) security system comprise the immobilisation system.
The ECM and the BCU combine to prevent the engine from running unless the appropriate security criteria are met.
The ECM and the BCU are a matched pair, if either one is replaced for any reason, the system will not operate unless
the replaced unit is correctly matched to its original specification. TestBook must be used to reconfigure the
immobilisation system.
Conditions
The ECM operates immobilisation in three states:
l'New'.
l'Secure'.
l'No Code'.
Function
With the ECM operating in the 'New' state, TestBook is required to instruct the ECM to learn the new BCU code. If the
ECM is in delivery state (i.e. direct from the supplier), it will not run the vehicle and will store a new ECM fault code
when it is fitted. This code must be cleared after instructing the ECM to learn the BCU code using TestBook.
When the ECM is in the 'Secure' state, no further action is required as the ECM has successfully learned the BCU
code. A 'Secure' ECM can not be configured to a 'No Code' state.
If the vehicle is fitted with an ECM with a valid code, the engine will start and the MIL will go out.
However, if the ECM has an invalid BCU security code the engine will crank, start, and then immediately stall. The
status of the security system can only be interrogated using TestBook.
TestBook is able to retrieve the following immobilisation fault codes:
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1666 Engine anti-theft signal circuit malfunction BCU serial link frame/ bit timing error
P1667 Engine anti-theft signal circuit low Serial link short circuit to earth
P1668 Engine anti-theft signal circuit high Serial link open circuit
P1672 Engine anti-theft signal circuit wrong code
receivedSecure ECM, received incorrect code
P1673 Engine anti-theft signal new engine control
module not configuredNew ECM fitted
P1674 Engine anti-theft signal No code ECM, valid code received

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-49
TestBook is able to retrieve the following Catalyst damage fault codes:
The flywheel/ reluctor ring adaptions must be reset if the CKP sensor or the flywheel are changed.
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.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1300 Misfire detected sufficient to cause catalyst
damageCatalyst damaging level of misfire on more than one
cylinder
P1301 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.1
P1302 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.2
P1303 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.3
P1304 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.4
P1305 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.5
P1306 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.6
P1307 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.7
P1308 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.8

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-50 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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'.
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
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
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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-54 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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
REPAIRS 18-2-73
5.Remove 2 nuts and release ECM from studs
and location on 'A' post lower panel.
6.Lower ECM into footwell and disconnect 5
multiplugs.
7.Remove ECM.
Refit
1.Position new ECM and connect multiplugs.
2.Fit ECM and secure with nuts.
3.Fit lower trim panel to 'A' post and secure with
fixings.
4.Fit diagnostic socket to closing panel, fit closing
panel and secure with fixings.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
6.Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
7.Programme ECM and reset adaptions using
TestBook.
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.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-74 REPAIRS
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 Loctite 577 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.
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).