2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY ECU

HEATING AND VENTILATION
80-30REPAIRS
Refit
1.Connect engine coolant hose to heater return
pipe and secure with clip.
2.Position heater return pipe to cylinder block and
secure with bolt.
3.Secure engine harness and vacuum pipe to
heater return pipe and secure with clips.
4.Fit and tighten bolt securing heater return pipe
to heater feed pipe.
5.Connect heater return hose to heater return
pipe and secure with clip.
6.Refill engine coolant.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
Fuel burning heater - (FBH) - Td5
$% 80.40.01.99
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Clamp feed and return coolant hoses at FBH.
4.Position container to collect spillage.
5.Release clips, disconnect coolant feed and
return hoses from FBH.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or
removing components, ensure the
immediate area around joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from FBH.

HEATING AND VENTILATION
REPAIRS 80-31
7.Position container to collect spillage and
disconnect quick release fuel pipe from FBH.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the fuel system, it is imperative that all dust,
dirt and debris is removed from around
components to prevent ingress of foreign
matter into fuel system.
8.Remove Torx bolt securing FBH to bulkhead
mounting bracket.
9.Release and remove FBH.
10.Collect locating bushes from pegs.Refit
1.Fit bushes to pegs.
2.Align FBH to pegs, fit Torx bolt and tighten to 25
Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Clean quick release connection and fit fuel pipe
to FBH.
4.Connect multiplugs to FBH.
5.Connect coolant hoses to FBH and secure with
clips.
6.Release clamps from hoses.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
8.Fit and secure battery cover.
9.Top-up cooling system.

+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Cooling system.

AIR CONDITIONING
82-2DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
A/C control system component layout
RH drive shown, LH drive similar
1Air temperature control ECU
2Heater coolant temperature sensor
3Evaporator temperature sensor
4Dual pressure switch
5Ambient temperature sensor
6Sunlight sensor
7In-car temperature sensor

AIR CONDITIONING
82-10DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Heater assembly
1Distribution servo motor
2Refrigerant inlet and outlet connector block
3RH blend flap servo motor
4Thermostatic expansion valve
5LH blend flap servo motor
The heater assembly controls the temperature and distribution of air supplied to the distribution ducts, and is similar
to the heater assembly installed in non A/C vehicles.

+ HEATING AND VENTILATION, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description. The only differences from
the heater assembly in non A/C vehicles are as follows:
lThe thermostatic expansion valve, evaporator and evaporator temperature sensor are installed at the air inlet
side of the casing.
lThree servo motors operate the control flaps instead of control cables.
lA coolant temperature sensor is installed against the heater matrix.
The servo motors are controlled by the ATC ECU. Feedback potentiometers in the servo motors provide the ATC ECU
with flap position signals.

AIR CONDITIONING
82-12DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Control system
The control system operates the refrigerant system and the control flaps in the heater assembly to control the
temperature and distribution of air in the vehicle interior. It also outputs signals to the fresh/recirculated air servo motor
and the blower to control the volume and source of inlet air. The control system consists of:
lAn Air Temperature Control (ATC) ECU.
lA dual pressure switch.
lAn evaporator temperature sensor.
lAn in-car temperature sensor.
lA sunlight sensor.
lA heater coolant temperature sensor.
lAn ambient temperature sensor.
ATC ECU
The ATC ECU is installed in the centre of the fascia, below the radio. An integral control panel on the ATC ECU
contains switches for system control inputs and a LCD to provide system status information.
Inputs from sensors and the control panel switches are processed by the ATC ECU, which then outputs the
appropriate control signals.
ATC ECU connectors
ATC ECU connector pin details
Connector/Pin No. Description Input/Output
C0791
1 Battery power supply Input
2 Ignition power supply Input
3 Sensor power supply Output
4Earth-
5 Display illumination Input
6 Not used-
7 Not used-
8 Sensor earth -
C0792
1 Night lighting/dimming Input
2 Vehicle speed Input

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
82-16DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Display outputs
1LH temperature
2Economy mode
3Recirculated air
4Automatic mode5Manual distribution
6RH temperature
7Blower speed
8External air temperature
Outputs on the display are shown at full brightness when the exterior lights are off, and dimmed when the exterior
lights are on.
LH temperature. Illuminates to show the LH temperature selection, the temperature scale or that the ATC ECU is in
diagnostic mode.
Economy mode. Illuminates when the compressor is manually selected off with the ECON switch.
Recirculated air. Illuminates when the inlet air is manually selected to recirculated mode.
Automatic mode. Illuminates the AUTO legend and related symbol(s) when the blower speed, air distribution or
temperature control are in the automatic mode.
Manual distribution. Illuminates the appropriate symbol(s) to show the manually selected air distribution. Also
illuminates in the automatic modes when one of the temperatures is set to LO or HI.

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