ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-8 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Input/Output
The ECM has various sensors fitted to the engine to allow it to monitor engine condition. The ECM processes these
signals and decides what actions to carry out to maintain optimum engine operation by comparing the information
from these signals to mapped data within its memory.
Connector 1 (C0634): This connector contains 9 pins and is used primarily for ECM power input and earth. The ECM
requires a permanent battery supply, if this permanent feed is lost i.e. the battery discharges or is disconnected the
ECM will lose its adapted values and its Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). These adapted values are a vital part of
the engine management's rolling adaptive strategy. Without an adaptive strategy, driveability, performance, emission
control, and fuel consumption are adversely affected. The ECM can be damaged by high voltage inputs, so care must
be taken when removing and replacing the ECM.
Pin out details connector C0634
Connector 2 (C0635): This connector contains 24 pins and is primarily used for Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO
2S)
control and earth. The HO
2S sensors require a heater circuit to assist in heating the tip of the sensors to enable closed
loop fuelling to be implemented quickly after cold starting.
Pin out details connector C0635
Pin No. Function Signal type Reading
1 Ignition position II Input 12 V
2 Not used - -
3 Not used - -
4 Chassis earth Earth 0V
5 Fuel injectors earth Earth 0V
6 Power stage earth Earth 0V
7 Permanent battery supply Input battery supply 12V
8 Switched relay positive Input switched 0-12V
9 Not used - -
Pin No. Function Signal type Reading
1HO
2S heater RH bank - downstream Output PWM 12-0V
2 Not used - -
3 Not used - -
4 Not used - -
5 Thermostat monitoring sensor Earth 0V
6 Not used - -
7HO
2S heater LH bank - downstream Output PWM 12-0V
8HO
2S sensor RH bank - downstream Earth/ Signal 0V
9HO
2S sensor LH bank - upstream Earth/ Signal 0V
10 HO
2S sensor RH bank - upstream Earth/ Signal 0V
11 HO
2S sensor LH bank - downstream Earth/ Signal 0V
12 Not used - -
13 HO
2S heater RH bank - upstream Output PWM 12-0V
14 HO
2S sensor RH bank - downstream Input/ Signal Analogue 0-5V
15 HO
2S sensor LH bank - upstream Input/ Signal Analogue 0-5V
16 HO
2S sensor RH bank - upstream Input/ Signal Analogue 0-5V
17 HO
2S sensor LH bank - downstream Input/ Signal Analogue 0-5V
18 Fuel pump relay Output Switch to earth
19 HO
2S heater LH bank - upstream Output PWM 12-0V
20 Not used - -
21 Thermostat monitoring sensor Signal Analogue 0-5V
22 Not used - -
23 Main relay Output Switch to earth
24 EVAP system leak detection pump motor (NAS
vehicles with positive pressure type, EVAP system
leak detection capability only)Output Switch to earth
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-9
Connector 3 (C0636): This connector contains 52 pins and is used for most sensor and actuator inputs and outputs.
Sensor and actuator control is vital to ensure that the ECM maintains adaptive strategy
Pin out details connector C0636
Pin No. Function Signal type Reading
1 Injector cylinder number 2 Output Switch to earth
2 Injector cylinder number 5 Output Switch to earth
3 Purge valve Output, signal PWM 12-0V
4 SAI vacuum solenoid valve (NAS vehicles from
2000MY only)Output Switch to earth
5 Not used - -
6 Fuel tank pressure sensor (NAS vehicles with
vacuum type, EVAP system leak detection
only)Earth 0V
7 MAF sensor 5V supply Output, reference 5V
8 Not used - -
9 MAF sensor earth Earth 0V
10 TP sensor 5V supply Output, reference 5V
11 Not used - -
12 Not used - -
13 Not used - -
14 Injector cylinder number 7 Output Switch to earth
15 Injector cylinder number 6 Output Switch to earth
16 SAI pump relay (NAS vehicles from 2000MY
only)Output Switch to earth
17 CMP sensor Earth 0V
18 Low range switch (manual transmission only) Input, signal Active low
19 Not used - -
20 CMP signal Input, signal Digital switch 0-12V
21 ECT sensor Earth 0V
22 Coolant temperature signal Input, signal Analogue 0-5V
23 MAF sensor signal Input, signal Analogue 0-5V
24 TP sensor signal Input, signal Analogue 0-5V
25 TP sensor earth Earth 0V
26 Not used - -
27 Injector cylinder number 3 Output Switch to earth
28 Injector cylinder number 8 Output Switch to earth
29 Hill decent control output Output, signal PWM 0-12V
30 EVAP canister vent solenoid (CVS) valve (NAS
vehicles with vacuum type, EVAP system leak
detection only)Output Switch to earth
30 Leak detection pump solenoid (NAS vehicles
with positive pressure type, EVAP system leak
detection only)Output Switch to earth
31 A/C condenser fan Output Switch to earth
32 CKP sensor signal Input, signal Analogue, 0-300V peak
33 Not used - -
34 IAT sensor signal Input, signal Analogue 0-5V
35 KS, RH bank earth Earth 0V
36 KS, RH bank signal Input, signal Analogue
37 Not used - -
38 Not used - -
39 Not used - -
40 Injector cylinder number 4 Output Switch to earth
41 Injector cylinder number 1 Output Switch to earth
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-30 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
There are eight fuel injectors one per cylinder that the ECM operates sequentially. All the injectors are fed from a
common fuel rail as part of the returnless fuel system. Fuel pressure is maintained at a constant 3.5 bar (52 lbf.in2) by
a regulator that is integral with the fuel pump.
+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Input/Output
All eight fuel injectors are supplied with battery voltage via fuse number 1 located in engine compartment fuse box.
The ECM controls the individual earth path for each injector via its own pin at connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
This facility allows the ECM to control the fuel injectors so that sequential fuel injection can take place.
Typical hot engine injector pulse width values:
lIdle = 2.5 ms.
lPeak torque (3000 rev/min) = 7 ms The ECM controls injector earth as follows:
lCylinder No 1 - pin 41 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 2 - pin 1 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 3 - pin 27 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 4 - pin 40 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 5 - pin 2 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 6 - pin 15 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 7 - pin 14 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
lCylinder No 8 - pin 28 of connector C0636 of the ECM multiplug.
Individual injectors can be measured for resistance using a multimeter. An acceptable injector resistance is as follows:
l14.5
± 0.7 ohms at 20 °C (68 °F).
The fuel injectors can fail in the following ways or supply incorrect signal:
lInjector actuator open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply.
lShort circuit to vehicle earth.
lBlocked injector.
lRestricted injector.
lLow fuel pressure.
In the event of fuel injector signal failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lRough running.
lDifficult starting.
lEngine misfire.
lPossible catalyst damage.
lHigh emissions.
lAdaptive fuelling disabled.
lAdaptive idle speed control disabled.
The ECM performs three types of fuel injector diagnostic check:
lOutput short circuit to earth
lOutput short circuit to battery voltage
lOutput open circuit
Should a malfunction of the component occur the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook:
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P0201 Injection circuit malfunction - cylinder 1 Injector 1 open circuit
P0261 Cylinder 1 injector circuit low Injector 1 short circuit to earth
P0262 Cylinder 1 injector circuit high Injector 1 short circuit to battery supply
P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected Injector 1 excess emissions/catalyst damaging level of
misfire
P0202 Injection circuit malfunction - cylinder 2 Injector 2 open circuit
P0264 Cylinder 2 injector circuit low Injector 2 short circuit to earth
P0265 Cylinder 2 injector circuit high Injector 2 short circuit to battery supply
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-33
In the event of an IACV signal failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lEither low or high idle speed.
lEngine stalls.
lDifficult starting.
lIdle speed in default condition.
There are eight IACV diagnostic checks performed by the ECM:
lOutput short circuit to earth – opening coil
lOutput short circuit to battery supply – opening coil
lOutput open circuit – opening coil
lOutput short circuit to earth – closing coil
lOutput short circuit to battery voltage – closing coil
lOutput open circuit – closing coil
lBlocked IACV – rev/min error low (engine speed must be 100 rev/min less than the target speed, engine load
less than 2.5 and the measured air flow more than 10 kg/h less than the expected air flow for a fault condition to
be flagged).
lBlocked IACV – rev/min error high (the engine speed must be more than 180 rev/min greater than the target
speed and the measured air flow more than 10 kg/h greater than the expected air flow for a fault condition to be
flagged).
Should a malfunction of the component occur, the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook.
Fuel pump relay
The fuel pump relay is located in the engine compartment fuse box. It is a 4 pin normally open relay. Input from the
ECM allows the fuel pump relay to control the electrical input to the fuel pump, regulating the fuel supply to the fuel
injectors. When the ignition is switched on and the engine is cranked, the fuel pump relay is activated by the ECM,
allowing the fuel system to be pressurised to 3.5 bar (52 lbf.in
2). The ECM then deactivates the relay until the engine
has started.
If the fuel pump runs, but the fuel pressure is out of limits, adaptive fuel faults will be stored.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1510 IACV opening coil malfunction Short circuit to battery supply - opening winding
P1513 IACV opening coil malfunction Short circuit to earth - opening winding
P1514 IACV opening coil malfunction Open circuit - opening winding
P1553 IACV closing coil malfunction Short circuit to battery supply - closing winding
P1552 IACV closing coil malfunction Short circuit to earth - closing winding
P1551 IACV closing coil malfunction Open circuit - closing winding
P0505 Idle control system malfunction Blocked IACV - high or low rev/min error
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-34 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Input/Output
The input value for the relay windings is battery voltage, the input value for the switching contacts comes from fuse
10 in the engine compartment fuse box. The output control of the switching contacts is direct to the fuel pump motor,
and the relay windings are controlled by pin number 18 of connector C0635 of the ECM.
At ignition 'on' (position II) the fuel pump relay contacts remain open until the ECM supplies an earth path for the relay
windings via pin number 18 of connector C0635 of the ECM. At this point, the relay windings are energised, drawing
the relay contacts closed. This allows voltage from fuse 10 in the passenger compartment fuse box to pass directly
to the fuel pump.
The fuel pump relay can fail the following ways or supply incorrect signal:
lRelay drive open circuit.
lShort circuit to vehicle earth.
lShort circuit to vehicle supply.
lComponent failure.
In the event of a fuel pump relay failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lEngine stalls or will not start.
lNo fuel pressure at the fuel injectors.
The ECM performs three types of diagnostic test to confirm the fuel pump relay integrity:
lOutput short circuit to earth
lOutput short circuit to battery voltage
lOutput open circuit
Should a malfunction of the component occur the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook.
Evaporative emissions
Refer to Emissions section for description of the evaporative emissions system components.
+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Evaporative emission control system.
Secondary air injection (NAS only)
Refer to Emissions section for description of the secondary air injection system components.
+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Secondary air injection system.
Fuel tank pressure sensor (NAS only)
Refer to Fuel Delivery section for description of the fuel system components.
+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Refer to Emissions section for description of the fuel tank pressure sensor.
+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Evaporative emission control system.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1230 Fuel pump relay malfunction Fuel pump relay open circuit - not the fuel pump
P1231 Fuel pump relay circuit low Fuel pump relay short circuit to battery supply - not the
fuel pump
P1232 Fuel pump relay circuit high Fuel pump relay short circuit to earth - not the fuel pump
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.
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 19-1-1
FUEL DELIVERY SYST EM - Td5 DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Fuel delivery system component
location
A = Pre EU3 models
1HP stage
2LP stage
3Filters
4Jet pump
5Fuel pump and fuel gauge sender assembly
6LP return connection
7LP feed connection
8HP feed connection9Air bleed connection
10Fuel filter
11Water sensor
12Fuel cooler
13Fuel pressure regulator (EU3 models)
14Electronic unit injectors
15Fuel pressure regulator (pre EU3 models)
16Electronic unit injectors
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - TD5
19-1-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel tank and breather components
1Fuel filler cap
2Filler tube
3Atmospheric vent pipe
4Tank breather connection
5Fuel gauge sender float
6Fuel pump and fuel gauge sender assembly
7Seal
8Locking ring
9Low pressure return connection
10Air bleed connection
11High pressure feed connection
12Low pressure feed connection
13Fuel tank and breather assembly14Scrivet 2 off
15Heat shield
16Stud plate
17Nut 2 off
18Cradle
19Bolt 2 off
20Nut plate 2 off
21Hose clip 2 off
22Hose
23Vent pipe
24Vent pipe coupling
25Hose clip 2 off
26Breather hose