2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS catalytic converter

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – System operation17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
Idle speed
The idle speed setpoint is dependent on:
–the coolant temperature,
–the emission control programs,
–air conditioning requirements,
–the position of the gear lever,
–any power-assisted steering operation,
–the passenger compartment heating resistors,
–the oil temperature (engine protection),
–and lastly, the electric power balance (engine speed is increased by a maximum of 160 rpm if the battery voltage
remains below 12.7 V).
Ignition
Advance is calculated for each cylinder, and is limited between - 23˚ to + 72˚, and includes possible corrections due
to pinking.
Anti-pinking correction is the maximum advance value taken from the advance of one of the cylinders. If none of the
cylinders is pinking, this correction is zero.
Richness
For the catalytic converter to operate correctly, adjust around richness 1.
The richness regulation controlled by the upstream sensor which ensures a richness of around 1.
The upstream sensor supplies a voltage according to the image of the average engine richness: the voltage supplied
to the computer represents a Rich-Lean signal.
For the upstream sensor to be operational very rapidly, it is heated. The heating works only when the engine is
running. It is deactivated at speeds above 84 mph (140 km/h) or when the engine is under load.
The downstream sensor is also heated. The command does not activate immediately after starting the engine. It is
activated when the engine is running and has reached its operating temperature. The downstream heating sensor is
deactivated at speeds above 84 mph (140 km/h) or when the engine is under load.
Torque management
The torque structure is the system for managing engine torque. It is required for certain functions such as the
electronic stability program (ESP), automatic transmission (BVA) or sequential gearbox (BVR).
Each computer (ESP, sequential gearbox, automatic transmission) sends a request for torque via the multiplex
network to the injection computer. This intervenes between the torque requests received and the driver's requests
(made via the pedal or the cruise control/speed limiter function). The result of this intervention is the torque setpoint
to be applied. Using the torque setpoint, the structure calculates the throttle position setpoint, the ignition advance
and if the turbocharging function is present, the turbocharging solenoid valve setpoint.

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – System operation17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
a. Nominal operation: two operating modes.
High temperature (low and medium load mode):
When the thermostat is not controlled, it opens at a temperature of around 108˚C (compared to 89˚C for a
conventional thermostat). This allows fuel consumption to be reduced at low engine loads due to an increase in the
engine operating temperature (as there is less friction).
Low temperature (high load mode):
When the engine is put under greater stress (high loads, high engine speeds), the computer supplies the resistor
(the thermostat is controlled) to obtain operating temperatures below 108˚C (typically between 75˚C and 90˚C).
When the thermostat is opening as expected, comfort and a suitable engine temperature are obtained.
Too avoid too many transitions, switching from one mode to another is subject to time delays (a few seconds to
switch from high temperature
→ low temperature mode and several minutes to switch from low temperature → high
temperature mode).
b. Defect operation: forcing of low temperature mode and/or limitation of engine torque.
Low temperature management is activated.
Low temperature defect mode is used when one of the following faults is present and stored. Defect mode is reset to
0 using the On/Off key. Note:
The engine management computer automatically controls the thermostat in certain conditions, with the
aim of protecting the engine:
–External temperature greater than approximately 30˚C,
–Recognition of accelerator pedal being fully depressed.
If there is a short circuit to earth or an open circuit on the thermostat (for example: a connector
disconnected, DF893 Controlled coolant thermostat circuit in CO: Open circuit), engine performance is
limited to protect the engine.
IMPORTANT:
–It is essential to follow the new procedure for bleeding the cooling circuit (see MR 392 and 385,
Mechanical systems, CLIO III and MODUS, 19A Cooling, Cooling circuit: Bleeding), to prevent major
overheating of the catalytic converter. This new procedure is applicable to D4F engines with
SIEMENS injection.
–Do not inverse the connections of the temperature sensor and the thermostat control when
dismantling or carrying out electrical tests (foolproofing by colour of connections).

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17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
Injection computer:
This is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment on the battery mounting.
Fuel vapour recirculation solenoid valve:
This is located on the left-hand side of the engine compartment, behind the engine mounting.
Upstream oxygen sensor:
This is located on the exhaust pipe, downstream of the turbocharger.
Downstream oxygen sensor:
This is located on the exhaust pipe, upstream of the catalytic converter.
Pinking sensor:
The sensor is located underneath the inlet manifold behind the oil dipstick.
Oil pressure sensor:
This is located under the exhaust manifold to the left of the engine compartment.
Turbocharger:
The turbocharger is located after the exhaust manifold.
Turbocharger pressure sensor:
The turbocharger pressure sensor is fitted to the air circuit between the turbocharger and the motorised throttle
valve.
Ignition coil:
This is located on the right-hand side of the rocker cover.
Motorised throttle valve:
The damper valve is located to the right of the inlet manifold.
TDC sensor:
This sensor is located on the flywheel.
Refrigerant pressure sensor:
This sensor is located on the coolant circuit.
Engine coolant temperature sensor:
This sensor is located on the cylinder head near the engine thermostat housing.
PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – List and location of components

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – List and location of components17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
Air temperature sensor:
The air temperature sensor is located between the air filter and the motorised throttle valve.
Catalytic converter:
The catalytic converter is located on the exhaust pipe at the exhaust manifold outlet.
Cruise control/speed limiter on/off switch:
This switch is located inside the passenger compartment to the left of the steering wheel near the lighting rheostat.
Fan unit relay:
The relay is located on the cooling radiator.
Accelerator potentiometer:
The potentiometer is located on the accelerator pedal.
Clutch pedal switch:
The switch is located on the clutch pedal.
Inlet air temperature sensor:
This sensor is located underneath the inlet manifold near the dipstick (except D4FT).

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – Features17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
Richness
For the catalytic converter to operate correctly, adjust around richness 1.
The richness regulation controlled by the upstream sensor which ensures a richness of around 1.
The upstream sensor supplies a voltage according to the image of the average engine richness: the voltage supplied
to the computer represents a Rich-Lean signal.
For the upstream sensor to be operational very rapidly, it is heated. The heating works only when the engine is
running. It is deactivated at speeds above 84 mph (140 km/h) or when the engine is under load.
The downstream sensor is also heated. The command does not activate immediately after starting the engine. It is
activated when the engine is running and has reached its operating temperature. The downstream heating sensor is
deactivated at speeds above 84 mph (140 km/h) or when the engine is under load.
Torque management
The torque structure is the system for managing engine torque. The torque structure is required for certain functions
such as the electronic stability program (ESP) or sequential gearbox (BVR).
Each computer (ESP, BVR) sends a request for torque via the multiplex network to the injection computer. This
intervenes between the torque requests received and the driver's requests (made via the pedal or the cruise control/
speed limiter function). The result of this intervention is the torque setpoint to be applied. Using the torque reference
value, the structure calculates the throttle position reference value and the ignition advance and if the turbocharging
function is present, calculates the turbocharging solenoid valve reference value.
Engine coolant temperature management
Engine cooling is performed by one or two fan assemblies (depending on the vehicle equipment). The injection
computer requests the UCH to actuate them via the multiplex network.
To provide cooling when the engine is running, activation of fan assembly 1 is requested if the coolant temperature
exceeds 99˚C and is deactivated when the temperature drops below 96˚C.
Fan unit 2 starts when the coolant temperature exceeds 102˚C and stops when it falls below 99˚C.
With the engine off, only GMV1 may be activated to provide the anti-percolation function (if engine is stopped when
very hot). The anti-percolation function is active with the ignition off for a determined period. During this time, fan
assembly 1 is activated if the coolant temperature exceeds 100˚C and is deactivated when the temperature drops
below 95˚C.
If the engine temperature exceeds the warning threshold of 118˚C, the injection computer directly commands the
coolant temperature warning light to illuminate or requests this action from the instrument panel computer via the
multiplex network, until the coolant temperature drops back below 115˚C.
As well as managing the engine, the injection computer handles cooling requirements for the air conditioning and
sequential gearbox functions.

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – Features17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
Air conditioning function
The SIM32 computer manages a "Cold Loop" type air conditioning system:
–request for air conditioning by logical link,
–acquisition of pressure in the air conditioning circuit,
–vehicle speed
–air conditioning compressor control,
–fan unit control for the requirements of this function.
The injection computer reconstitutes the power absorbed by the air conditioning compressor and fast idle speed
requests by using the pressure acquired in the air conditioning circuit.
These signals are necessary for adapting the engine management (idling speed regulation, air flow correction, etc.),
for several reasons:
–air conditioning compressor efficiency,
–more engine ruggedness due to torque hesitation caused by the compressor clutching and declutching,
–helping the alternator.
Fan unit 1 and/or 2 requests are reconstituted according to the pressure in the air conditioning circuit and the vehicle
speed. In summary, there are more fan unit requests when the speed is low and the pressure is high.
OCS - Customised Oil Change Interval (does not concern Vdiag 44 and 4C).
This program takes into account the driving style of the user to warn him of the need for an oil service. It counts the
number of revs per minute since the last oil service, corrected by a factor dependent on the oil temperature. When
this number of revs per minute exceeds a certain threshold, the customer is alerted by a message on the instrument
panel informing him that an oil service is required.
After the oil service, the user must reset the oil service interval on the instrument panel.
To find out if the engine concerned uses this programming, consult ET840 Customised Oil Change Interval.
OBD
The OBD programs are as follows:
–catalytic converter fault finding,
–upstream sensor operational fault finding,
–misfire fault finding,
–fuel supply system fault finding.
The misfiring and fuel supply system fault finding is performed continuously. The operational fault finding for the
upstream sensor and the catalytic converter can be only be carried out once per journey, and can never take place
at the same time.

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PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – Features17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
OBD fault manager:
The European On Board Diagnostic (EOBD) fault manager neither replaces nor modifies the conventional
management of electrical faults. It is an additional feature to satisfy the EOBD* standard. The requirements are:
–to store EOBD* faults,
–to store the engine context when the EOBD* stored fault is detected,
–to illuminate the OBD warning light for all faults that cause the EOBD* emissions thresholds to be exceeded,
–to make the OBD warning light flash for all combustion misfire faults that damage the catalytic converter.
*EOBD:
* OCR:

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17B
SIM 32 Injection
Program no.: D3
Vdiag No.: 44, 4C, 50
and 54
1. OPERATING SAFETY
Activation of the warning lights
The SIM32 injection system manages the illumination of three warning lights according to the severity of the faults
detected, to inform the customer and to assist with fault finding.
The injection computer manages the activation of the warning lights on the instrument panel. These warning lights
illuminate during the starting phase and in the event of an injection fault or engine overheating.
The warning light activation commands are sent to the instrument panel.
Warning light illumination principle
When the ignition is switched on, the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) warning light is illuminated for approximately
3 seconds and is then extinguished.
If there is an injection fault (severity level 1), the SERVICE warning light is illuminated.
It indicates a reduced level of operation and a limited safety level.
The user must carry out repairs as soon as possible:
–motorised throttle valve,
–accelerator pedal potentiometer,
–inlet manifold pressure sensor,
–computer,
–actuator feed,
–the computer power supply,
–turbocharger pressure sensor (for D4FT 780).
For faults requiring the driver to stop the engine quickly, the severity level 2 warning light is illuminated.
If a fault causing excessive exhaust gas pollution is detected, the orange OBD warning light engine symbol is
illuminated:
–the light flashes if the fault could lead to a risk of destroying catalytic converter (destructive engine misfire). If this
happens, the vehicle must be stopped immediately.
–the light is permanently illuminated if the emission control standards are not met (pollutant engine misfire,
catalytic converter fault, oxygen sensor fault, inconsistency between the oxygen sensors and a fuel vapour
absorber fault).
Mileage travelled with fault
The parameter PR106 Mileage counter fault warning light illuminated displays the mileage covered and
illuminates one of the injection fault warning lights: fault severity level 1 (amber) and 2 (red). The parameter
PR105 Mileage counter OBD fault warning light illuminated displays the mileage covered and illuminates the
OBD warning light.
This counter is reset to 0 using the diagnostic tool via the command RZ001 Fault memory.
PETROL INJECTION
Fault finding – Role of components