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4.8 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a
thermistor, which is a resistor that changes it’s resistance
value based on temperature.
Figure 6C1-1 – 21
The ECT is mounted in the engine coolant stream and as it
is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) type, low engine
coolant temperature produces a high sensor resistance
while high engine coolant temperature causes low sensor
resistance.
Legend
A Temperature
B Resistance
The ECM provides a 5 V reference signal to the ECT and
monitors the return signal which enables it to calculate the
engine temperature.
The ECM uses this signal to make corrections to the
operating parameters of the system based on changes in
engine coolant temperature.
Figure 6C1-1 – 22
4.9 Electric Cooling Fan
The ECM controls the operation of the electric engine
cooling fan. The ECM applies a pulse width modulated
(PW M) signal to the cooling fan motor to control the fan
speed based on current vehicle conditions. For further
information on cooling fan operation, refer to 6B1 Engine
Cooling – V6.
Figure 6C1-1 – 23
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4.10 Engine Oil Level and Temperature
Sensor
The engine oil level (EOL) and temperature sensor is a dual
purpose sensor and is fitted in the engine sump. It combines
a switch to signal oil level and a thermistor type temperature
sensor to provide oil temperature signal to the ECM.
Figure 6C1-1 – 24
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
The engine oil temperature sensor is a negative
temperature coefficient (NTC) type. At low engine oil
temperature, the sensor produces a high resistance, whilst
at high temperature the sensor produces a low resistance.
Legend
A Temperature
B Resistance
The ECM provides a 5 V reference signal to the engine oil
temperature sensor and monitors the return signal which
enables it to calculate the engine oil temperature.
Figure 6C1-1 – 25
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Engine Oil Level Sensor
The engine oil level sensor is comprised of a magnetic reed
switch (1) contained within the sensor, a float (2) and a
magnetic pin (3). The magnetic reed switch is a normally
open switch, which closes when a magnet field is present.
W hen the engine oil level is within specifications, the pin on
the inside of the float is pushed up against the reed switch
(view A). W hen the oil level drops and the magnetic pin
moves away from the reed switch (view B), the switch
contacts opens.
The ECM provides a 5 V reference signal to the engine oil
temperature sensor and monitors the return signal. The
ECM only monitors the oil level signal prior to engine start-
up, and once the engine is cranking, the ECM disregards
the oil level sensor signal.
Figure 6C1-1 – 26
4.11 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor measures engine oil
pressure. W hen the EOP sensor signal is below a certain
value, the ECM sends a serial data message to the
powertrain interface module (PIM) requesting the PIM to
turn on the engine oil pressure warning lamp.
Figure 6C1-1 – 27
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The EOP sensor provides a voltage signal to the ECM that
is a function of engine oil pressure. It does this through a
series of deformation resistors (1), which change resistance
when a mechanical force is applied. This force is applied to
the resistors by a diaphragm on which the engine oil
pressure acts (2).
The sensor has an internal evaluation circuit (3) and is
provided with a 5 V reference voltage, a ground and a signal
circuit.
Figure 6C1-1 – 28
4.12 Fuel Injectors
A fuel injector is a solenoid device that is controlled by the
ECM. The six injectors deliver a precise amount of fuel into
each of the intake ports as required by the engine.
Figure 6C1-1 – 29
The fuel port (1) connects to the fuel rail. A strainer (2) is
provided in the port to protect the injector from fuel
contamination.
In the de-energised state (no voltage), the valve needle and
sealing ball assembly (3) are held against a cone-shaped
valve seat (4) by spring force (5) and fuel pressure.
W hen the injector is energised by the ECM, the valve
needle, which has an integral armature, is moved upward by
the injector solenoids magnetic field, un-seating the ball.
An orifice plate (6), located at the base of the injector has
openings that are arranged in such a way that two fuel
sprays emerge from the injector.
Each fuel spray is then directed at one of the intake valves,
causing the fuel to become further vaporised before entering
the combustion chamber.
Figure 6C1-1 – 30
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4.13 Fuel Rail Assembly
The fuel rail assembly is mounted on the lower intake
manifold and distributes the fuel to each cylinder through
individual fuel injectors. The fuel rail assembly consists of:
• the pipe that carries fuel to each injector,
• a fuel pressure test port,
• six individual fuel injectors,
• wiring harness, and
• wiring harness tray.
Figure 6C1-1 – 31
4.14 Heated Oxygen Sensors
The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are mounted in the exhaust system and enable the ECM to measure oxygen
content in the exhaust stream. The ECM uses this information to accurately control the air / fuel ratio, because the
oxygen content in the exhaust gas is indicative of the air / fuel ratio of engine combustion.
W hen the sensor is cold, it produces little or no signal voltage, therefore the ECM only reads the HO2S signal when the
HO2S sensor is warm. As soon as the HO2S are warm and outputting a usable signal, the ECM begins making fuel
mixture adjustments based on the HO2S signals. This is known as closed loop mode.
The HFV6 engine has four HO2S, one LSU 4.2 wide-band planar type HO2S upstream of the catalytic converter in each
exhaust pipe, and one LSF 4.2 two-step planar type HO2S in each exhaust pipe downstream of the catalytic converter.
LSF 4.2 Two-step Planar Heated Oxygen Sensors
The LSF 4.2 two-step planar heated oxygen sensors have
four wires:
• The internal heater element supply, which has 12 V
continually applied whenever the ignition is on.
• Heater element ground – The ECM applies pulse
width modulated (PW M) ground to the HO2S heater
control circuit to control the rate at which the sensor
heats up. This reduces the risk of the sensor being
damaged from heating up too quickly under certain
conditions such as extreme cold temperatures. Once
the sensor has reached the desired operating
temperature, the ECM will monitor and continue to
maintain the sensor temperature.
• Sensor signal to the ECM.
• Sensor ground.
Legend
1 Protective Tube
2 Ceramic Seal Packing
3 Sensor Housing
4 Ceramic Support Tube
5 Planar Measuring Element
6 Protective Sleeve
7 Connection Cable
Figure 6C1-1 – 32
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Measurement is achieved by comparing the oxygen content
of the exhaust gas to the oxygen content of a reference gas
(outside air) using the Nernst principle. Oxygen molecules
from the exhaust gas will accumulate on the outer electrode,
while oxygen molecules from the reference gas will
accumulate on the inner electrode. This creates a voltage
difference across the Nernst cell, between the two
electrodes, which is the signal voltage to the ECM.
Legend
1 Outer Electrode
2 Inner Electrode
3 Heater Element
4 Oxygen Molecule (in exhaust stream)
5 Other Molecules (in exhaust stream)
6 Reference Gas (outside air)
7 Nernst Cell
V Signal Voltage
Figure 6C1-1 – 33
W hen the fuel system is correctly operating in the closed-
loop mode, the oxygen sensor voltage output is rapidly
changing several times per second, fluctuating from
approximately 100mV (high oxygen content – lean mixture)
to 900mV (low oxygen content – rich mixture). The transition
from rich to lean occurs quickly at about 450-500 mV (air
flow (A/F) ratio 14.7:1, or lambda = 1). Due to this, two-step
HO2S sensors are also known as switching type HO2S
sensors.
Legend
A Rich Mixture
B A/F Ratio 14.7:1 (Lambda = 1)
C Lean Mixture
D Sensor Voltage
Figure 6C1-1 – 34
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LSU 4.2 Wide-band Planar Heated Oxygen Sensors
The LSU 4.2 wide-band planar heated oxygen sensors have
six wires:
• The internal heater element supply, which has 12 V
continually applied whenever the ignition is on.
• Heater element ground – The ECM applies pulse
width modulated (PW M) ground to the HO2S heater
control circuit to control the rate at which the sensor
heats up. This reduces the risk of the sensor being
damaged from heating up too quickly under certain
conditions such as extreme cold temperatures. Once
the sensor has reached the desired operating
temperature, the ECM will monitor and continue to
maintain the sensor temperature.
• Output voltage.
• Sensor ground.
• Trim current.
• Pumping current.
Legend
1 Measuring Cell (Nernst cell and pump cell)
2 Double Protective Tube
3 Seal Ring
4 Seal Packing
5 Sensor Housing
6 Protective Sleeve
7 Contact Holder
8 Contact Clip
9 PTFE Sleeve (Teflon)
10 PTFE Shaped Sleeve
Figure 6C1-1 – 35
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Similar to the two-step HO2S, measurement is achieved by
comparing the oxygen content of the exhaust gas to the
oxygen content of a reference gas. However, the way in
which the ECM calculates the exhaust oxygen content is
different, and results in a continual signal. This allows the
ECM to monitor not only whether the fuel mixture is rich or
lean, but exactly how rich or how lean. The wide-band
HO2S is basically a two-step HO2S with the addition of a
pump cell.
The ECM applies a pump voltage across the pump cell,
which causes oxygen to be pumped from the exhaust gas
into or out of the diffusion gap through the diffusion barrier.
W hile monitoring the Nernst cell, the ECM varies the pump
current so the gas in the diffusion gap remains constant at
an A/F ratio of 14.7:1 (Nernst cell output of 450 mV).
Legend
1 Outer Electrode
2 Inner Electrode
3 Heater Element
4 Oxygen Molecule (in exhaust stream)
5 Other Molecules (in exhaust stream)
6 Reference Gas (outside air)
7 Nernst Cell
8 Pump Cell Electrode
9 Pump Cell Electrode
10 Pump Cell
11 Diffusion Gap
12 Porous Diffusion Barrier
A Pump Current
V Nernst Cell Voltage
Figure 6C1-1 – 36
If the exhaust gas is lean, the pump cell pumps oxygen to
the outside (positive pump current). If the exhaust gas is
rich, oxygen is pumped from the exhaust gas into the
diffusion gap (negative pump current). By monitoring how
much it has to vary the pumping current, the ECM
determines the exact A/F ratio.
Legend
A Rich Mixture
B A/F Ratio 14.7:1 (Lambda = 1)
C Lean Mixture
D Sensor Current
Figure 6C1-1 – 37
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