EMISSION CONTROL - V8
17-2-34 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Exhaust emission control operation
The oxygen content of the exhaust gas is monitored by heated oxygen sensors using either a four sensor (NAS only)
or two sensor setup, dependent on market destination and legislative requirements. Signals from the heated oxygen
sensors are input to the engine management ECM which correspond to the level of oxygen detected in the exhaust
gas. From ECM analysis of the data, necessary changes to the air:fuel mixture and ignition timing can be made to
bring the emission levels back within acceptable limits under all operating conditions.
Changes to the air:fuel ratio are needed when the engine is operating under particular conditions such as cold starting,
idle, cruise, full throttle or altitude. In order to maintain an optimum air:fuel ratio for differing conditions, the engine
management control system uses sensors to determine data which enable it to select the ideal ratio by increasing or
decreasing the air to fuel ratio. Improved fuel economy can be arranged by increasing the quantity of air to fuel to
create a lean mixture during part-throttle conditions, however lean running conditions are not employed on closed loop
systems where the maximum is
λ = 1. Improved performance can be established by supplying a higher proportion of
fuel to create a rich mixture during idle and full-throttle operation. Rich running at wide open throttle (WOT) for
performance and at high load conditions helps to keep the exhaust temperature down to protect the catalyst and
exhaust valves.
The voltage of the heated oxygen sensors at
λ = 1 is between 450 and 500 mV. The voltage decreases to 100 to 500
mV if there is an increase in oxygen content (
λ > 1) indicating a lean mixture. The voltage increases to 500 to 1000
mV if there is a decrease in oxygen content (
λ < 1), signifying a rich mixture.
The heated oxygen sensor needs to operate at high temperatures in order to function correctly (
≥ 350° C). To achieve
this the sensors are fitted with heater elements which are controlled by a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal from
the engine management ECM. The heater element warms the sensor's ceramic layer from the inside so that the
sensor is hot enough for operation. The heater elements are supplied with current immediately following engine start
and are ready for closed loop control within about 20 to 30 seconds (longer at cold ambient temperatures less than
0
°C (32°F)). Heating is also necessary during low load conditions when the temperature of the exhaust gases is
insufficient to maintain the required sensor temperatures. The maximum tip temperature is 930
° C.
A non-functioning heater element will delay the sensor's readiness for closed loop control and influences emissions.
A diagnostic routine is utilised to measure both sensor heater current and the heater supply voltage so its resistance
can be calculated. The function is active once per drive cycle, as long as the heater has been switched on for a pre-
defined period and the current has stabilised. The PWM duty cycle is carefully controlled to prevent thermal shock to
cold sensors.
The heated oxygen sensors age with mileage, causing an increase in the response time to switch from rich to lean
and lean to rich. This increase in response time influences the closed loop control and leads to progressively
increased emissions. The response time of the pre-catalytic converter sensors are monitored by measuring the period
of rich to lean and lean to rich switching. The ECM monitors the switching time, and if the threshold period is exceeded
(200 milliseconds), the fault will be detected and stored in the ECM as a fault code (the MIL light will be illuminated
on NAS vehicles). NAS vehicle engine calibration uses downstream sensors to compensate for aged upstream
sensors, thereby maintaining low emissions.
Diagnosis of electrical faults is continuously monitored for both the pre-catalytic converter sensors and the post-
catalytic converter sensors (NAS only). This is achieved by checking the signal against maximum and minimum
threshold for open and short circuit conditions. For NAS vehicles, should the pre- and post-catalytic converters be
inadvertently transposed, the lambda signals will go to maximum but opposite extremes and the system will
automatically revert to open loop fuelling. The additional sensors for NAS vehicles provide mandatory monitoring of
the catalyst conversion efficiency and long term fuelling adaptations.
Note that some markets do not legislate for closed loop fuelling control and in this instance no heated oxygen
sensors will be fitted to the exhaust system.
EMISSION CONTROL - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17-2-41
Following the test, the system returns to normal purge operation after the canister vent solenoid opens. Possible
reasons for an EVAP system leak test failure are listed below:
lFuel filler not tightened or cap missing.
lSensor or actuator open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply or ground.
lEither purge or CVS valve stuck open.
lEither purge or CVS valve stuck shut or blocked pipe.
lPiping broken or not connected.
lLoose or leaking connection.
If the piping is broken forward of the purge valve or is not connected, the engine may run rough and fuelling adaptions
will drift. The fault will not be detected by the leak detection diagnostic, but it will be determined by the engine
management ECM through the fuelling adaption diagnostics.
The evaluation of leakage is dependent on the differential pressure between the fuel tank and ambient atmospheric
pressure, the diagnostic is disabled above altitudes of 9500 ft. (2800 m) to avoid false detection of fuel leaks due to
the change in atmospheric pressure at altitude.
Fuel leak detection system (positive pressure leak detection type) – NAS only
The EVAP system with positive pressure leak detection capability used on NAS vehicles is similar to the standard
system, but also includes a fuel evaporation leak detection pump with integral solenoid valve. It is capable of detecting
holes in the EVAP system down to 0.5 mm (0.02 in.). The test is carried out at the end of a drive cycle, when the
vehicle is stationary and the ignition switch has been turned off. The ECM maintains an earth supply to the Main relay
to hold it on, so that power can be supplied to the leak detection pump.
First a reference measurement is established by passing the pressurised air through a by-pass circuit containing a
fixed sized restriction. The restriction assimilates a 0.5 mm (0.02 in) hole and the current drawn by the pump motor
during this procedure is recorded for comparison against the value to be obtained in the system test. The purge valve
is held closed, and the reversing valve in the leak detection pump module is not energised while the leak detection
pump is switched on. The pressurised air from the leak detection pump is forced through an orifice while the current
drawn by the pump motor is monitored.
Next the EVAP system diagnostic is performed; the solenoid valve is energised so that it closes off the EVAP system's
vent line to atmosphere, and opens a path for the pressurised air from the leak detection pump to be applied to the
closed EVAP system.
The current drawn by the leak detection pump is monitored and checked against that obtained during the reference
measurement. If the current is less than the reference value, this infers there is a hole in the EVAP system greater
than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) which is allowing the positive air pressure to leak out. If the current drawn by the pump motor
is greater than the value obtained during the reference check, the system is sealed and free from leaks. If an EVAP
system leak is detected, the ECM stores the fault in diagnostic memory and the MIL light on the instrument pack is
illuminated.
On NAS vehicles, the ECM works on a 2 trip cycle before illuminating the MIL. On EU-3 vehicles, the ECM works on
a 3 trip cycle before illuminating the MIL.
Following the test, the solenoid valve is opened to normalise the EVAP system pressure and the system returns to
normal purge operation at the start of the next drive cycle. Possible reasons for an EVAP system leak test failure are
listed below:
lFuel filler not tightened or cap missing.
lSensor or actuator open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply or ground.
lEither purge or solenoid valve stuck open.
lEither purge or solenoid valve stuck shut.
lBlocked pipe or air filter.
lPiping broken or not connected.
lLoose or leaking connection.
If the piping is broken forward of the purge valve or is not connected, the engine may run rough and fuelling adaptions
will drift. The fault will not be detected by the leak detection test, but will be determined by the engine management
ECM through the fuelling adaption diagnostics. This test can be run from TestBook.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-9
Connector C0658
Pin No. Input/Output Function Signal type Value Interfaces
B1 Input Earth 1 0 volts 0 volts
B2 Input Earth 4 0 volts 0 volts
B3 Input Supply battery voltage 12 volts 12 volts
B4 Output Cooling fan relay Switch 12-0 volts A/C ECU
B5 Output Fuel pump relay Switch 12-0 volts
B6 Output MIL Switch 12-0 volts Instruments
B7 Output Temperature gauge Digital 0-12 volts Instruments
B8 Not used
B9 Input A/C clutch request Switch 12-0 volts A/C ECU
B10 Input Normally closed brake
switchSwitch 12-0 volts
B11 Input Cruise control SET+ switch Switch 12-0 volts
B12 Input TP sensor 1 Analogue 0- 5 volts
B13 Input Vehicle speed Digital 0-12 volts
B14 Input TP sensor supply 5 volts 5 volts
B15 Input Cruise control master switch Switch 12-0 volts
B16 Input Normally open brake switch Switch 0-12 volts
B17 Input Cruise control RES switch Switch 12-0 volts
B18 Input/Output Serial communication link Digital 0-12 volts All ECU's
B19 Output Tachometer engine speed Digital 0-12 volts Instrument
Cluster
B20 Not used
B21 Output Main relay Switch 0-12 volts
B22 Input Supply battery voltage 12 volts 12 volts
B23 Input A/C fan request Switch 12-0 volts
B24 Input Earth 3 0 volts 0 volt
B25 Input Earth 2 0 volts 0 volts
B26 Input TP sensor earth 0 volts 0 volts
B27 Input Supply 2 12 volts 12 volts
B28 Not used
B29 Output A/C relay Switch 12-0 volts
B30 Output Glow plug warning light Switch 12-0 volts Instrument
Cluster
B31 Not used
B32 Output ABS digital 0-5 volts SLABS
B33 Input Ignition Switch 0-12 volts
B34 Input Security code digital 0-5 volts
B35 Input Clutch switch Switch 12-0 volts
B36 Input TP sensor 2 Analogue 5-0 volts
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
18-1-18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Throttle Position (TP) sensor – Up to VIN 297136
The TP sensor is located on the throttle pedal assembly. It detects throttle pedal movement and position. It uses two
position sensors to provide the ECM with the exact throttle pedal position. As the pedal operates the voltage of one
position sensor increases as the other decreases.
Input/Output
The ECM provides the throttle position sensor with a 5 volt reference feed. Both position sensors send an analogue
signal back to the ECM.
lSensor one, 0 to 5 volts variable.
lSensor two, 5 to 0 volts variable.
Input to the throttle pedal position sensor is via pin 14 of the ECM connector C0658. Output from sensor one is
measured via pin 12 of the ECM connector C0658. Output from sensor two is measured via pin 36 of the ECM
connector C0658. The earth path is via pin 26 of ECM connector C0658.
The TP sensor can fail the following ways or supply incorrect signal:
lSensor open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply.
lShort circuit to vehicle earth.
lWater ingress.
lSensor incorrectly fitted.
In the event of a TP sensor signal failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lEngine performance concern.
lDelayed throttle response.
lFailure of emission control.
If the TP sensor fails, the engine will only run at idle and the MIL will remain on until the fault is eliminated. Turning
the ignition off/on can reset the MIL provided that the fault has been rectified.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-25
Main relay
The main relay is located in the engine compartment fuse box and supplies battery voltage to the following:
lECM.
lMAF.
lFuel pump relay.
lCruise control master switch.
lCruise control RES switch.
lCruise control SET+ switch.
It is a 4 pin normally open relay and must be energised to provide voltage to the ECM.
Input/Output
The earth path for the main relay is via a transistor within the ECM. When the earth path is completed, the main relay
energises to supply battery voltage to the ECM. Interrupting this earth path de-energises the main relay, preventing
battery voltage reaching the ECM.
Input to the main relay is via pin 1 of connector C0632, located at the engine compartment fuse box. Output from the
main relay is via fuse 1 to the ECM connector C0658 pins 3, 22 and 27. The earth path is via pin 21 of ECM connector
C0658.
The main relay can fail in the following ways:
lRelay open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply.
lShort circuit to vehicle earth.
lBroken return spring.
In the event of a main relay failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lEngine will crank but not start.
lIf the engine is running it will stop.
For the ECM start up to take place the ignition 'on' (position II) voltage must be greater than 6.0 volts.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-29
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The MIL is located in the instrument cluster. It illuminates to alert the driver to system malfunctions. During ignition a
self-test function of the lamp is carried out. The lamp will illuminate for 3 seconds then extinguish if no faults exist. If
a fault is present the lamp will be extinguished for 1 second before illuminating.
Input/Output
The MIL is supplied with battery voltage from the instrument cluster. When the ECM detects a fault, it provides an
earth path to illuminate the MIL. The earth path is via pin 6 of ECM connector C0658.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-1-41
In the case of a VSS failure on vehicles with automatic transmissions the ECM applies default values derived from
the EAT ECU. There is no default value for manual transmission vehicle.
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:
lVehicle speed limiting disabled (manual transmission only).
lHill Descent Control (HDC) warning lamp on and audible warning.
Cruise control
All markets have a common cruise control system. The cruise control system, when activated, regulates vehicle
speed. The ECM controls the cruise control system.
Cruise control activation
Cruise control is a passive system, and must be activated by the driver. Cruise control is activated by switching on
the cruise control master switch located on the instrument panel. A LED in the switch illuminates indicating cruise
control is available. The driver must accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal. When
the desired speed is reached, cruise control can be activated by pressing the SET+ switch.
Cruise control will only activate if the following conditions are met:
lVehicle speed is above 22 mph (35 km/h).
lThe brake pedal is not pressed.
lThe clutch pedal is not pressed (manual transmission only).
lThe transmission is not in Park, Reverse or Neutral (automatic transmission only).
The ECM receives the set signal and determines the vehicle speed provided by the SLABS ECU. The ECM then
maintains current road speed.
Cruise control cancellation
Cancelling cruise control enables the driver to regain control of the vehicle speed by using the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is cancelled if any of the following conditions occur:
lThe brake pedal is pressed.
lThe RES switch is pressed.
lThe clutch pedal is pressed (manual transmission only).
lThe cruise control master switch is switched off.
lThe transmission is placed in Park, Neutral, or Reverse (automatic transmission only).
The ECM cancels cruise control operation and returns it to the control of the accelerator pedal.
The set speed will be stored in the ECM unless:
lThe cruise control master switch is switched off.
lThe ignition is switched off.
If cruise control is deactivated using either of the above methods, the set speed will be erased from the memory of
the ECM.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-3
Engine management component
location - Engine compartment
1Mass air flow/ inlet air temperature sensor
2Fuel injectors
3High tension leads/spark plugs
4Fuel pump relay
5ATC compressor clutch relay/ cooling fan relay
6Throttle position sensor
7Heated oxygen sensor
8Idle air control valve
9Ignition coils
10Engine coolant temperature sensor
11Crankshaft speed and position sensor
12Knock sensor
13Camshaft position sensor