2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY ECU

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-5
C0661 connector pin details
Pin No. Description Input/Output
1 Serial bus to instrument pack and IDM Input/Output
2 Not used-
3 Battery backed up sounder code (AL) Output
4 Diagnostic bi-directional 'K'-line Input/Output
5 RF regulated power supply Output
6 RF receiver input Input
7 Brake switch activated Input
8 Reverse gear selected Input
9 Sunroof enable line Output
10 Robust immobilisation Output
11 Front washer pump Input
12 Heated front screen relay Output
13 Heated front screen active Output
14 Battery backed up sounder code (ST) Output
15 Heated rear screen active Output
16 'N' or 'R' or 'P' or brake selected Output
17 Not used-
18 Passive remobilisation exciter coil Output
19 RF battery supply from fuse 20 in passenger compartment fusebox Input
20 Security status LED Output
21 Front intermittent wiper Input
22 Driver's door key unlock Input

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Diagnostic socket
RHD illustrated
The BCU has a serial connection to the diagnostic socket to allow unit interrogation using TestBook.
In addition to fault diagnosis, the BCU can be programmed with the following information:
lPlip codes.
lOptions.
lVIN code.
lEKA code.
lEEPROM locking.
The following manufacturing details are programmed into the BCU which can be accessed using TestBook:
lDate of manufacture.
lHardware version number.
lUnit serial number.
lOdometer reading.
It is not possible to use the diagnostic bus to communicate with the BCU via TestBook when the security system is
active (except for passive immobilisation). This is a security measure to ensure that no key programming or market
configuration can take place if the operator is not in possession of a valid remote transmitter or the vehicle keys.
The BCU is normally programmed to accept two remote transmitters, but a further two remote handsets can be
programmed into the BCU and one optional Self Levelling Suspension (SLS) transmitter. All remote transmitters need
to be available if TestBook is to be used to re-configure the BCU.
M86 4705

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Seatbelt warning lamp Timed The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on.
Buckle The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after ignition is turned on or
until the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
warning lamp comes on for 6 seconds.
Disable The warning lamp is not used.
Seatbelt audible warning Timed The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on.
Buckle The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned
on or until the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
audible warning is on for 6 seconds.
Disable The audible warning is not used.
Bulb failure warning Disabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is disabled.
Enabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is enabled.
Superlocking None Superlocking is not available.
Double The vehicle will superlock on a double press of the remote
transmitter or double key turn.
Single The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote
transmitter or a single key turn.
No key The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote
transmitter but not with the key.
Door unlocking Not SPE The SPE (Single Point Entry) function is not used. All doors unlock
on a remote transmitter press.
SPE Only the driver's door unlocks on the first remote transmitter press,
all other doors on the second press.
Alarm disarming Always Operation of the key in the driver's door always disarms the
vehicle.
Key only Operation of the key in the driver's door only disarms the vehicle
if it was locked with the key.
Key never The security system is not disarmed by the key (except for EKA).
Inertia switch No hazards Operation of the inertia switch does not operate the hazard
warning lamps.
Hazards Operation of the inertia switch operates the hazard warning lamps.
Speed locking Disabled Speed related locking is disabled.
Enabled Speed related locking is enabled. The door locks are disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
Volumetric sensing Disabled Volumetric sensing is disabled.
Enabled Volumetric sensing is enabled.
Alarm Disabled The vehicle is not fitted with a security system.
Enabled The vehicle is fitted with a security system.
Passive immobilisation Disabled Passive immobilisation is disabled.
Enabled Passive immobilisation is enabled.
Hazard warning lamps Disabled The hazard warning lamps do not flash on security system arm,
disarm or trigger.
Enabled The hazard warning lamps flash on security system trigger only.
All The hazards flash on security system arm, disarm and trigger.
Mislocking audible
warningDisabled Mislock audible warnings are disabled.
Enabled Mislock audible warnings are enabled. Function Option Details

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-13
Anti-theft system
The BCU controls the logical switching operations for enabling and activating the anti-theft system. Features include:
lPerimetric protection – monitors the condition of doors and hinged panels.
lVolumetric protection – monitors the vehicle's interior space.
lRemote locking, superlocking and unlocking functions.
lEngine immobilisation and remobilisation.
lAdvanced mislock detection and automatic compensation.
lEKA code functions.
lCustomer configuration options.
lMarket configuration options.
Immobilisation
The immobilisation system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter/ transponder.
lTransponder coil.
lBCU.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lIDM.
lECM.
lStarter solenoid relay.
lStatus LED.
Alarm sounder Alarm Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder only.
Both Audible warnings are given by both the security system sounder
and the vehicle horn.
Vehicle Audible warnings are given by the vehicle horn only.
BBUS Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder,
vehicle horn and BBUS.
Disabled Audible warnings are not given.
Acclimatisation locking Disabled The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition is on.
Enabled The vehicle can be locked if the ignition is on and the engine is
running.
Alarm tamper Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the security system
has been tampered with.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the security system has
been tampered with.
Engine immobilised LED off The security system LED does not flash when the engine is
immobilised.
LED flash The security system LED flashes when the engine is immobilised.
Low battery warning Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the remote
transmitter battery is low.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the remote transmitter
battery is low.
Emergency Key Access
(EKA)Disabled EKA is disabled.
Enabled EKA is enabled and the door locks operate electrically.
No unlock EKA is enabled, but the door locks do not operate electrically. Function Option Details

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Alarm system
The alarm system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter.
lBCU.
lIDM.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lBattery backed-up sounder (BBUS).
lStatus LED.
On non NAS vehicles, power supply for the alarm sounder and the battery BBUS is provided through two relays in the
passenger compartment fuse box. Each of the coils of the alarm relays are directly connected to the IDM which
controls their operation under the direction of BCU signals received via the serial data bus.
On NAS vehicles, an audible warning is provided through operation of the vehicle horns. The BCU provides an earth
path for the coil of the horn relay to initiate vehicle horn operation.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Central Door Locking (CDL)
The BCU carries out the logic control operation for CDL. A CDL switch is mounted on the fascia panel and has two
inputs to the BCU, one for lock and one for unlock.
Door locking and unlocking can be performed using the remote transmitter in the keys and the receiver unit located
above the vehicle's headlining, behind the rear sunroof aperture. The receiver detects the signals sent from the
remote transmitter and sends a decoded signal to the BCU for processing.
Four methods of door locking are available:
lRemote handset locking.
lVehicle key locking.
lCDL switch locking.
lSpeed related locking.
Two security levels of door locking are available, CDL and Superlocking. The anti-theft alarm system works in
conjunction with the CDL system.
Electric windows and sunroof
The BCU controls the logical operations and the timing periods for the electric front windows. The rear windows are
hard-wired and the two electric sunroofs are controlled by a dedicated ECU which is enabled by the BCU.
The front windows are electrically operated using two rocker switches located in the centre console. Electric motors
are located in each of the front doors.
The rear windows are enabled by the IDM controlling the operation of the rear window relay located in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
Wipers and washers
The wiper and washer functions are controlled by the BCU and the IDM.
The front wipers and washers are operated from the switch stalk located on the right hand side of the steering column
and only operate when the ignition switch is in position I or II. The front wipers are operated by a motor located below
the windscreen plenum.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Headlamps
The BCU contains a feature which allow the vehicle headlamps to be turned on when the remote transmitter is
pressed (courtesy headlamps).
For markets with daylight running lamps, the BCU controls the logical operation of the daylight running lamps. Options
are daylight running lamps are on if the main beam headlamps are off, or the daylight running lamps are on with main
and dipped beam off and the gearbox not in Park.
Front fog lamps
For markets with front fog lamps fitted, the BCU controls the operation of the front fog lamps. Options can be selected
so that the fog lamps will operate with or without the headlamps on main beam.
Instrument pack
The BCU communicates with the instrument pack via a serial data bus.

+ INSTRUMENTS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
lThe instrument pack provides the BCU and IDM with details of vehicle speed.
lSignals are provided from the IDM to the instrument pack and BCU when the direction indicator lamps are active.
lFor certain markets, the BCU provides a signal to the instrument pack for indicating when the transfer box is in
neutral.
lThe IDM can signal the instrument pack to illuminate a trailer warning lamp. This operates when the IDM senses
that the current drawn by the indicator circuit exceeds a preset threshold.
lThe odometer reading displayed on the instrument pack LCD screen is also stored in non volatile memory in the
BCU. Whenever the ignition is turned from position I to position II, the instrument pack and the BCU compare
their stored values.
lThe gear selector position is displayed on the instrument pack LCD screen under the direction of the BCU.
Starting
The starting system comprises a starter motor and solenoid located at the rear right hand side of the engine. A starter
relay controlled by the BCU is used to supply battery power for starter solenoid operation. The starter motor receives
its feed directly from the battery.
Cruise control
The BCU processes several signals used for cruise control:
lWhen the brake pedal is pressed, a low voltage brake lamp signal is sent via the BCU to the cruise control ECU.
lThe gear position switch sends an input via the BCU to the cruise control ECU if the selector lever is in Park,
Neutral or Reverse.
lA voltage supply is fed from the BCU to the cruise control SET+ switch.
lA voltage supply is fed from the BCU to the cruise control RES switch.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, if the BCU receives an input from the gear position switch or the brake pedal
switch, the BCU sends a signal to the cruise control ECU to cancel or inhibit cruise control operation.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Td5, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - cruise control.
Shift interlock (where fitted)
On automatic gearbox models, the BCU and IDM combine with an interlock relay located in the passenger
compartment fuse box to operate a shift interlock solenoid, so that the gear selector lever cannot be moved out of
Park until certain logical conditions have been satisfied. Operation of the interlock may be affected, if the battery
becomes discharged.

+ AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 24, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Self levelling suspension and ABS
The BCU communicates with the SLABS ECU for several functions:
lAn output is provided from the SLABS ECU to the BCU to provide the logic conditions for issuing the SLS audible
warning.
lThe BCU receives an input from the SLABS ECU relating to the raise/ lower command from the remote handset.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - SLS.
Hill descent control
The BCU provides an output signal to the SLABS ECU for automatic transmission in neutral for HDC control. The
BCU checks the status of the ignition and 'gearbox state' inputs and provides a 'Neutral selected' output. If the ignition
is on and 'gearbox state' is Neutral, the 'Neutral selected' output is on, otherwise 'Neutral selected' is off.

+ BRAKES, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Heated screens
The Heated Front Screen (HFS) is fitted for some market destinations and is operated from a non-latching switch
located on the instrument pack cowl. The BCU will only allow the heated front screen to operate when the engine is
running and controls the time-out period for switching the circuit off.
The heated front screen operation can also be controlled from the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ECU on
vehicles fitted with air conditioning.
The heated rear window will only function when the engine is running, and is operated by a non-latching switch on the
instrument pack cowl. The heated rear window can also be operated by the ATC ECU on vehicles fitted with air
conditioning.
Interior courtesy lamps
The BCU controls the operation of the interior courtesy lamps. The courtesy lamps are situated in the front, mid and
rear areas of the headlining.
Fuel flap actuator
The BCU provides an earth path to the fuel flap release solenoid to allow the fuel filler flap to be opened. This is only
allowed if the alarm system is not set and all other conditions have been satisfied. The fuel flap release switch is
located in the fascia switch pack and it receives a voltage supply from the passenger compartment fuse box.
Audible warnings
The BCU can request the instrument pack to generate an audible warning in response to conditions it has detected
and which need to be drawn to the driver's attention. One of six different audible warnings can be requested by the
BCU.
Sound request number Sound functions Priority (1 = lowest, 6 = highest)
0Off 1
1 Seat belt warning 6
2 Key-in warning 3
3 SLABS/ HDC warning 4
4 Transfer box in neutral warning 5
5 Lights on warning 2

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-19
Operation
For IDM inputs which are also inputs for BCU functions, the delay before the BCU recognises the change in input
status is less than 250 ms. The BCU uses a debounce algorithm to ignore changes in input having a duration less
than 100 ms with the exception of automatic gearbox W, X, Y, Z inputs, which have a debounce period of 33 ms.
Transit mode
To prevent excessive battery drain during transit to overseas markets, the vehicle is placed in a transit mode.
To exit the transit mode, simultaneously hold down the heated rear window switch and the rear fog lamp switch, turn
the ignition switch from 0 to II and, after a minimum of 2 seconds, release the switches.
Transit mode can be entered using TestBook. When TestBook communicates with the BCU for diagnostics related to
BCU operation, it first checks that the vehicle is not in transit mode.
Anti-theft system
The BCU uses the driver's door key lock and unlock switches to activate and deactivate the security system. The
driver's door lock is also used for entering the EKA.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Immobilisation
For immobilisation, the BCU disables the starter motor relay. When the engine is cranking, the ECM looks for a coded
signal from the BCU. If the signal is not received within one second of cranking, the fuel supply to the engine is
stopped and the injectors are disabled. This also prevents unburnt fuel from entering the catalyst.
If the BCU is disconnected, the engine starter motor will remain isolated by the starter motor relay and the ECM will
remain immobilised. The main wiring for the system is contained within the main harness which is relatively
inaccessible, so preventing intruders from disabling the system by cutting the wires for the immobilisation system.
Once the immobiliser has been activated, destruction of the trigger device or the wiring to it will not disarm the system.
The RF transmitter communicates to the BCU via the RF receiver using a 70 bit code. Pressing the unlock button on
the transmitter will re-mobilise the vehicle. The RF transponder is integrated into the metal key assembly, inserting
the key into the ignition switch will induce a signal in the exciter coil to re-mobilise the vehicle.
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm system provides a warning of unauthorised access to the vehicle and includes perimetric and volumetric
monitoring under the control of the BCU.
The perimetric protection system detects opening of all doors, tail door and bonnet and will also detect the operation
of the ignition key switch. The following conditions must be satisfied before the BCU will operate all of the functions
of perimetric protection:
lAll doors and hinged panels are in the closed position.
lIgnition key out of the ignition switch.
lInertia switch is not tripped.
If all conditions are not satisfied the BCU will enter a mislock condition.
The volumetric sensor uses two ultrasonic sensors mounted in the headlining to detect movement within the vehicle.
The alarm will trigger when the sensor signals the BCU for 200 ms or greater. Within a single setting period the alarm
system will allow a maximum of 10 triggers as a result of any combination of sensor inputs. It is possible to lock the
vehicle without enabling the volumetric alarm by using the key. The same conditions needed to satisfy enabling of the
perimetric protection system is also needed to enable volumetric protection.