2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY window

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.

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-11
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
4Evaporator
5Heater matrix
6Front footwells outlet
7Rear footwells outlet
8Face level outlet

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-13
3 Hand of drive Input
4 Distribution flaps position Input
5 Heater coolant temperature Input
6 External air temperature Input
7 In-car air temperature Input
8 Blower power transistor collector voltage Input
9 Not used-
10 Not used-
11 Windscreen heater status Input
12 Rear screen heater status Input
13 Not connected -
14 Driver's blend flaps position Input
15 Passenger's blend flaps position Input
16 LH solar heating load Input
17 RH solar heating load Input
18 Evaporator Input
19 Not used-
20 Not used-
C0793
1 Blower power transistor base current Output
2 Blower relay Output
3 Windscreen heater request Output
4 Rear screen heater request Output
5 Passenger's blend flaps servo motor, drive to hot Output
6 Driver's blend flaps servo motor, drive to hot Output
7 Distribution flaps servo motor, drive to windscreen and side
windows demistOutput
8 Fresh/Recirculated air servo motor, drive to recirculated air Output
9 Cooling fan request (diesel models) Output
10 Power relay Output
11 Compressor clutch request Output
12 Cooling fan request (V8 models) Output
13 Passenger's blend flaps servo motor, drive to cold Output
14 Driver's blend flaps servo motor, drive to cold Output
15 Distribution flaps servo motor, drive to footwells Output
16 Fresh/Recirculated air servo motor, drive to fresh air Output Connector/Pin No. Description Input/Output

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-15
Distribution switch. Enabled only while the system is on. Provides manual control of air distribution:
lEach press changes the air distribution, in sequence, through footwells only, footwells and windscreen/side
windows demist, windscreen/side windows demist only, face level only, face level and footwells.
lIf the switch is kept depressed, after 1 second subsequent distribution changes occur every 0.4 seconds until
distribution reaches face level and footwells. Releasing and then pressing the switch again changes distribution
back to footwells only.
External air temperature (EXT) switch. Enabled while the system is on or off. Switches the external temperature output
on and off:
lIf the system is already on, the temperature output overrides the system outputs for approximately 7 seconds,
then the display reverts to system outputs.
lIf the system is switched on while the external temperature output is on, the system outputs override the external
temperature output.
Fresh/Recirculated air switch. Enabled only while the system is on. Provides manual control of inlet air selection.
Defrost mode switch. Starts the system in, or switches the system to and from, defrost mode.
Automatic mode (AUTO) switch. Starts the system in, or switches the system to and from, the automatic mode.
Economy mode (ECON) switch. Enabled only while the system is on. Provides manual on/off control of the refrigerant
system compressor, to reduce fuel consumption when there is no requirement for cool or dehumidified air, e.g. when
the ambient temperature is lower than the LH and RH temperature settings.
Temperature settings: The LH and RH temperature settings are reference inputs used by the control system and give
an approximation of the temperatures that will be established in the cabin. They are not necessarily actual distribution
outlet temperatures, or the temperatures at specific points in the cabin.
Audible warning: A 'beep' is emitted from the ATC ECU each time it receives a control switch input. This audible
warning can be switched off and on by pressing and holding the AUTO switch, then pressing and holding the A/C on/
off switch until the audible warning sounds (approximately 3 seconds). While switched off, the audible warning still
sounds when:
lSwitching between
°F and °C on the display.
lSwitching the audible warning from off to on.
lSwitching the timed feet function on and off.
lSwitching the timed recirculated inlet air on and off.
lSwitching the latched recirculated inlet air on and off.
lWhen there is a fault warning.
lRunning the self diagnostic routine.

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-17
RH temperature. Illuminates to show the RH temperature selection, external air temperature or diagnostic fault code.
Blower speed. Illuminates when the blower speed is manually selected. Also illuminates in the automatic modes when
one of the temperatures is set to LO or HI.
External air temperature. EXT illuminates to show that external air temperature is selected on.
All temperature indications on the display are in either
°C or °F. For 1 second after the system is first switched on, the
display shows only
°C or °F, in the LH temperature window, to indicate which temperature scale is in use. After 1
second, the
°C or °F indication goes off and the display shows all relevant outputs.
Temperature conversion: While the system is on, the temperature indications on the display can be switched between
the two scales by pressing and holding the fresh/recirculated air switch, then pressing and holding the A/C on/off
switch until the audible warning sounds (approximately 3 seconds).
Dual pressure switch
The dual pressure switch protects the refrigerant system from extremes of pressure. The normally closed switch is
installed in the top of the receiver drier. If minimum or maximum pressure limits are exceeded the switch contacts
open, causing the compressor clutch to be disengaged. The minimum pressure limit protects the compressor, by
preventing operation of the system unless there is a minimum refrigerant pressure (and thus refrigerant and
lubricating oil) in the system. The maximum pressure limit keeps the refrigerant system within a safe operating
pressure.
Dual pressure switch nominal operating pressures
Evaporator temperature sensor
The evaporator temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of the
evaporator air outlet temperature. The evaporator temperature sensor is installed in a clip which locates in the
evaporator matrix in the heater assembly. The ATC ECU uses the input to prevent the formation of ice on the
evaporator.
In-car temperature sensor
The in-car temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of cabin air
temperature. The sensor is integrated into the inlet of an electric fan, which is installed behind a grille in the fascia
outboard of the steering column. The fan runs continuously, while the ignition is on, to draw air through the grille and
across the sensor.
Sunlight sensor
The sunlight sensor consists of two diodes that provide the ATC ECU with inputs of light intensity, one as sensed
coming from the left of the vehicle and one as sensed coming from the right. The inputs are used as a measure of the
solar heating effect on vehicle occupants. The sensor is installed in the centre of the fascia upper surface.
Heater coolant temperature sensor
The heater coolant temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input related
to heater matrix coolant temperature. The sensor is installed in the casing of the heater assembly and presses against
the end tank of the heater matrix.
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of external
air temperature. The sensor is attached to the cooling fan mounting bracket in front of the condenser.
Limit Opening pressure, bar (lbf.in2) Closing pressure, bar (lbf.in2)
Minimum 2.0 (29.0), pressure decreasing 2.3 (33.4), pressure increasing
Maximum 32 (464), pressure increasing 26 (377), pressure decreasing

AIR CONDITIONING
82-18DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Operation
General
While the system is on, the ATC ECU operates the refrigerant system and the inlet air, blower speed, air temperature
and air distribution functions to produce the conditions requested on the control panel. When the system is first
switched on, the ATC ECU resumes the control outputs in use when the system was last switched off. If conditions
have changed, or a different mode is selected to switch the system on, the control outputs are then changed to
produce the required new settings.
The system operates in automatic, economy and defrost modes, with manual overrides of the inlet air source, blower
speed and air distribution. The air temperature is automatically controlled in all operating modes.
In the automatic mode, the ATC ECU operates the system to warm-up or cool down the cabin to establish and
maintain the temperature selections on the control panel, while directing the air to those outlets most comfortable for
the occupant(s). If a difference between the LH and RH temperature selections causes a conflict of the required inlet
air source, blower speed or air distribution settings, priority is given to achieving the temperature requested on the
driver's side of the control panel.
The ATC ECU enters the economy mode when the refrigerant compressor is selected off while the system is in the
automatic mode, which reduces the load on the engine. Economy mode operation is similar to the automatic mode,
but without the ability to cool the cabin if the ambient temperature is higher than the temperature selections made on
the control panel, or to dehumidify the air in the cabin.
In the defrost mode, the ATC ECU sets the inlet air source to fresh air, the blower to maximum speed, the air
distribution to windscreen and side windows, and outputs signals to the BCU to operate the rear window heater and
(where fitted) the windscreen heater. The BCU starts or, if the heaters are already on, resets the heater timers and
energises the rear window and windscreen heaters for a complete on cycle.
Air temperature control
To determine the amount of heat or cooling required by the cabin, the ATC ECU uses the sensor inputs and the
temperatures selected on the control panel to calculate target air outlet temperatures for the driver's and the front
passenger's side of the heater assembly. The ATC ECU then signals the servo motors controlling the respective blend
flaps in the heater assembly to move to the flaps to the appropriate position. The target temperatures are constantly
updated and, in the automatic mode, also used in further calculations to determine the inlet air source, the blower
speed and the air distribution.
Inlet air control
The inlet air source is automatically controlled while the system is off or on. While the system is on, the inlet air source
can also be manually controlled to give timed recirculated air or latched recirculated air.
While the system is off, the ATC ECU uses vehicle speed to determine the inlet air source. With the vehicle at rest,
the inlet air source is set to recirculated air. When vehicle speed reaches 17.5 mph (28 km/h), the inlet air source
changes to fresh air. The inlet air source then remains at fresh air until the vehicle speed decreases to 5 mph (8 km/
h), when it returns to recirculated air.
While the system is on, the ATC ECU uses the LH and RH temperature selections, vehicle speed, ambient air
temperature and coolant temperature to determine the inlet air source. In the automatic mode:
lIf one temperature selection is set to LO and one is set to a specific temperature or HI, the inlet air is set to
recirculated air.
lIf one temperature selection is set to HI and one is set to a specific temperature or HI, the inlet air is set to fresh
air.
lWhen specific LH and RH temperature selections are set, the inlet air source remains at fresh air except when
the air distribution function is set to face level only or face level and footwell outlets. If the air distribution function
is set to face level only or face level and footwell outlets, at 56 mph (90 km/h) the inlet air source changes to
recirculated air (to exclude ram effect, which becomes excessive at speed). When the vehicle speed decreases
to 37.5 mph (60 km/h), the inlet air source returns to fresh air.

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-21
Diagnostics
The ATC ECU performs a diagnostic check each time the ignition is switched on. To avoid nuisance fault indications
at low light levels, the sunlight sensor is omitted from the diagnostic check. If a fault is detected, the audible warning
sounds three times and the AUTO window on the control panel display flashes for 20 seconds. The ATC ECU then
reverts to normal control but uses a default value or strategy for the detected fault. Faults are identified by performing
a manual diagnostic check of the system.
A manual diagnostic check includes a check of the sunlight sensor, and is initiated by pressing and holding the AUTO
switch and the air distribution switch, then turning the ignition switch from off to on. The audible warning sounds once
and the indications on the control panel display illuminate. FC is shown in the LH temperature window and the results
of the check are shown as a two digit fault code in the RH temperature window. If a fault is detected, the audible
warning sounds three times and the AUTO window on the display flashes on and off for 20 seconds. If more than one
fault is detected, the fault codes cycle in numerical order, at 1 Hz. The audible warning sounds as each fault code is
shown. In low light conditions, to avoid false sunlight sensor fault indications, the sunlight sensor should be illuminated
with a strong light source.
Diagnostic fault codes and fault descriptions
Code Component Fault Default value/strategy
00 - No fault found -
11 In-car temperature sensor Open or short circuit 25°C (77°F)
12 Ambient temperature sensor Open or short circuit 10°C (50°F)
Cooling fan permanently on
Display shows "- -" if external
air temperature selected
13 Thermistor Open or short circuit 0°C (32°F)
14 Heater coolant temperature sensor Open or short circuit 70°C (158°F)
21 Sunlight sensor, left output Open or short circuit No solar heating correction
22 Sunlight sensor, right output Open or short circuit No solar heating correction
31 LH temperature servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position
32 RH temperature servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position
33 Distribution servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position