sensor JAGUAR XF 2009 1.G AJ133 5.0L Engine Manual
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Engine Management System
 
Table of Contents
 
Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Engine Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Crankshaft Position Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camshaft Position Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor  . . . . . . . . . . 14
Knock Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mass Air Flow Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temp. / Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor . . . . 18
Throttle Position Sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heated Oxygen Sensors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ignition Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fuel Tank Canister Purge Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viscous Fan Control (Land Rover only)  . . . . . . . 29
Controller Area Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
On-Board Diagnostic Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Crankcase Ventilation System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
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Overview
 
Engine Management System
 
OVERVIEW 
The 5.0-Liter V8 normally aspirated (NA) and super-
charged (SC) engines are managed by the engine control 
module (ECM), which controls the following:
• Engine fuel metering
• Ignition timing
• Camshaft timing
• Camshaft Profile Switching (CPS)
• Closed loop fuel metering
• Knock control
• Idle speed control
• Emission control
• On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) 
• Interface with the immobilization system
• Speed control
The ECM controls the engine fuel metering by provid-
ing sequential fuel injection to all cylinders. Ignition is 
controlled by a direct ignition system, provided by eight 
coil-on-plug (COP) units. The ECM is able to detect and 
correct for ignition knock on each cylinder and adjust the 
ignition timing for each cylinder to achieve optimum 
performance.
The ECM uses a torque-based strategy to generate the 
torque required by driver demand and the other vehicle 
control modules, using input from various sensors to cal-
culate the required torque. The ECM also interfaces with 
other vehicle electronic control modules to obtain addi-
tional information (road speed from the ABS control 
module, for example). The ECM processes these signals 
and determines how much torque to generate, using vari-
ous actuators to supply air, fuel, and spark to the engine 
(electronic throttle, injectors, coils, etc.). 
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Engine Control Module
 
Engine Management System
 
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE 
The ECM is supplied with battery voltage from a 5A fuse and an ignition supply from the ECM relays through\
 a 15A 
fuse, both located in the CJB. A regulator located within the ECM supplies a 5V current to internal compone\
nts such 
as the microprocessor unit. Other components or functions requiring full\
 battery voltage are controlled by external 
relays or internal switching modules.
The microprocessor within the ECM receives signals from different components and control modules and uses a pro-
gram within the ECM software to interpret the signal information and issue signals which relate t\
o how the engine 
components and functions should be controlled. The ECM communicates with other control modules via bidirectional 
Controller Area Network (CAN) communication interfaces.
The ECM uses the following inputs and outputs:  
Inputs  
• Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
• Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
• Fuel rail high-pressure sensor
• Mass air flow (MAF) sensors (2)
• Knock sensors (4)
• Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
• Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
• Electronic throttle position sensor
• Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
• Cooling fan speed 
• Upstream Universal Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen  (UHEGO) sensors (2)
• Brake switch
• Speed control cancel/suspend switch
• Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (integrated into  the MAF) (2)
• Ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor
• Engine oil level and temperature sensor 
• Temperature and manifold absolute pressure  (TMAP) sensor (SC only)   
Outputs
 
• Throttle Actuator
• Coil-on-plug (COP) ignition coils (8)
• Upstream Universal Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (UHEGO) sensors (2)
• Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) (2)
• Direct injection fuel injectors (8)
• Variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoids (4) 
• Camshaft profile switching (CPS) solenoids (2)
• Intake manifold tuning solenoid 
• Carbon canister purge valve
• Fuel pump relay
• Starter relay
• A/C condenser fan relay
• ECM main relay viscous fan control
• Generator control
• Air flap solenoid (SC only)
• Pump control diagnostics 
• Diagnostic Monitoring of Tank Leakage (DMTL) 
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Relays
 
Engine Management System
 
RELAYS
Main Relay 
The main Engine Management System (EMS) relay is 
not a main power input; it is used to initiate the power-up 
and power-down routines within the ECM. 
This input comes from the engine junction box (EJB). 
When the ignition is turned on 12V is applied to the igni-
tion sense input. The ECM then starts its power-up rou-
tines and turns on the ECM main relay, the main power 
to the ECM and its associated system components.
When the ignition is turned OFF, the ECM will maintain 
its powered-up state for several seconds (or up to 20 
minutes in extreme cases when cooling fans are 
required) while it initiates its power-down routine and, 
on completion, will turn off the ECM main relay. 
The main relay is located in the EJB. The operation of 
the main relay is controlled by the ECM, which provides 
a ground path for the main relay coil, energizing the 
relay and closing the relay contacts.
The main relay supplies battery voltage to the following 
engine sensors and actuators:
• Throttle position (TP) sensor (through ECM)
• Fuel injectors
• Ignition coils
• Coil capacitor
• CPS solenoids
• All heated oxygen sensors
• Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve
• Diagnostic Monitoring of Tank Leakage (DMTL)  
Failure Modes  
• Relay drive open circuit
• Short circuit to battery voltage or ground
• Component failure  
Failure Symptoms  
• Engine will not start 
Starter Relay 
The starter motor relay is located in the EJB. Operation 
of the starter motor relay is controlled by the ECM, 
which provides a ground path for the relay coil, energiz-
ing the relay and closing the relay contacts. When the 
relay contacts are closed, battery voltage is supplied, 
through the starter motor relay, to the starter module 
solenoid coil.
The starter solenoid is energized and connects the starter 
motor with a direct battery feed to operate the starter 
motor.
Once the engine has started, the ECM removes the 
starter motor relay ground, opening the relay contacts 
and terminating the battery feed to the starter solenoid, 
which in turn stops the operation of the starter motor.  
NOTE:   
Diagnose using Jaguar Land Rover approved 
diagnostic equipment. 
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Crankshaft Position Sensor
 
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is located on the 
forward side of the transmission torque converter hous-
ing, in line with the engine flexplate.
The sensor is secured with a single bolt into the flywheel 
housing. A reluctor ring is fitted to the outer diameter of 
the crankshaft flexplate; the sensor reacts to the gaps in 
the reluctor ring to determine engine speed and position 
information.
The CKP sensor is an inductive-type sensor which pro-
duces a sinusoidal output voltage signal. This voltage is 
induced by the proximity of the moving reluctor ring 
gaps, which excite the magnetic flux around the tip of 
the sensor when each gap passes.
The output voltage increases in magnitude and fre-
quency with the engine speed and, consequently, with 
the speed at which the reluctor ring gaps pass the sensor.   
NOTE:   
The output is also dependent on the air gap 
between the sensor and the teeth (the larger the gap, the 
weaker the signal, the lower the output voltage). 
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
FLEXPLATE
RELUCTOR
VOLTAGE OUTPUT S IGNAL
NP10V8094 
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Crankshaft Position Sensor
 
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The reluctor is manufactured to have a ‘tooth’ pattern 
based on 60 – 2 pattern, where there are 58 teeth in total 
at 6° intervals. The two teeth are removed to provide a 
hardware reference mark, with a centerline that is 21° 
BTDC on cylinder 1, RH bank. The signal voltage can be as low as 0.1V at low engine 
speeds and up to 100V at high engine speeds. The ECM 
does not react to the output voltage (unless the voltage is 
extremely low or high); instead it measures the time 
intervals between each pulse (signal frequency).  
Safety Precautions CAUTIONS:
• Before installing the CKP sensor, check that no ferrous material has been attracted to 
the device by its internal magnet.
• Ensure that the air gap is correct.
• Due to the location and orientation of the  sensor, ensure that it is not damaged during 
engine installation or by any debris that 
may be picked up from the road. Failure Modes 
• Sensor assembly loose
• Incorrect air gap – Nominal air gap 1.5mm (This is  normally pre-set unless there is damage to the 
mounting)
• Short/open circuit
• Mounting and integrity of the sensor
• Water/coolant ingress within connector
• Inability of the ECM to detect the software reference  point
• Ferrous contamination of CKP sensor pin/reluctor  
Failure Symptoms  
• Engine will start picking up a signal from the CMP  sensors (long crank time)
• Default 3000rpm (limp home mode)
REFERENCE EDGE
S
ENS OR OUTPUT
ECM INTERNAL
COMPARATOR OUTPUT 0V
MISSING TEETH
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Camshaft Position Sensor
 
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
The camshaft position (CMP) sensors are magneto-
resistive element (MRE) sensors, which have digital out-
put with zero speed recognition. They show a high signal 
if the camshaft position target is directly in front of the 
sensor, and low if the camshaft position target is not in 
front of the sensor.
There are four common sensors, one per camshaft.  
Failure Modes  
• Sensor open circuit
• Short circuit to vehicle battery supply or ground
• Mechanical fitting and integrity of the sensor
• Camshaft wheel tolerances/camshaft end float  excessive
• Camshaft and crankshaft misalignment/valve timing  error
• Camshaft wheel magnetized/residual magnetism
• Speed signal correlation with crankshaft sensor input
• Incorrect air gap between camshaft and sensor  
NOTE:   
If both the CKP sensor and the CMP sensor fail, 
the engine will stall or not start.  
Failure Symptoms  
• Ignition timing reverting to the base mapping, with  no cylinder correction
• VCT is disabled 
NP10V8096
NP10V8097
NP10V8098
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91.60°
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91.60°
133.40°
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Specification
Function
 
Pin 1 Supply
Pin 2 Ground
Pin 3 Signal
Operating voltage 4.5 to 7 V
Maximum supply current 22 mA 
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
 
Engine Management System
 
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a nega-
tive temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor, used to 
monitor engine coolant temperature.
The ECT sensor is vital to the correct running of the 
engine, as a richer mixture is required at lower block 
temperatures for good quality starts and smooth running, 
leaning off as the temperature rises to maintain emis-
sions and performance.
The sensor has a twist-lock design with a latch mecha-
nism, and is located at the rear of the engine in the water 
crossover pipe, between the two heads.  
Failure Modes  
• Uses engine-off time and MAF for calculation  
Failure Symptoms  
• Poor cold and hot start
• Poor driveability
• Cooling fans on permanently  
Sensor Resistance vs. Coolant Temperature
NOTE:   
If the ECT sensor fails, the ECM uses a default 
value. The electric fan control module is sent a default 
coolant temperature value and switches the cooling 
fan(s) on permanently.
The voltages shown represent the signal processed by 
the ECM. When a defective coolant sensor is detected, 
the coolant value defaults to 40°C (104°F) and remains 
fixed until the ECM is powered down.
NP10V8099
 
Specification
Function  
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.1V
Operating temperature range -30°C to 125°C
(-22°F – 257°F)
Pin 1 Sensor output signal
Pin 2 Sensor ground
 
Coolant Temperature
Approx. Resistance  
-20°C (-4°F) 15.04 +0.90/-0.83 kOhms 20°C (68°F) 2.45 +0.10/-0.09 kOhms
80°C (176°F) 0.318 ±0.007 k Ohms
110°C (230°F) 0.1471 ±0.0018 k Ohms 
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Knock Sensors
 
KNOCK SENSORS 
The ECM uses active knock control, which serves to 
prevent engine damaging pre-ignition or detonation 
under all operating conditions, enabling the engine to 
operate without additional safety margins.
The ECM uses 4 piezo-ceramic knock sensors to determine 
the point at which a cylinder is pre-detonating. Two sensors 
are mounted on the intake side of each cylinder head. 
Each sensor monitors engine knock by converting the 
engine block noise into a suitable electrical signal, which 
is then transmitted back to the ECM via a twisted-pair 
cable. The signal is processed within the ECM to iden-
tify the data that characterizes knocking.
This information is compared to known signal profiles to 
determine whether pre-ignition is present. If so, the 
closed loop control system retards the ignition on that 
cylinder for a number of cycles, after which it gradually 
moves back towards its original setting.  
Safety Precautions CAUTION: Terminals in sensor and connec-
tor are gold plated for corrosion/temperature 
resistance. Do not probe connections. 
NOTE:   
Accurate orientation of the knock sensors on the 
cylinder block is required to ensure correct connection to 
the vehicle wiring harness.  
Failure Modes  
• Sensor open circuit
• Short circuit to vehicle ground or battery voltage
• Faulty component or incorrectly torqued / coming  loose
• Noise on vehicle 12V supply could look like knock  signal causing knock fault
• Min fault usually due to open circuit
• Max fault short circuit to battery voltage or extreme  mechanical engine noise/piston slap
• ECM calculates the default value if one sensor fails  on each bank of cylinders  
Failure Symptoms  
• Knock control is disabled and a default ‘safe ignition  map’ is used
• Possible rough running and reduced engine perfor- mance  
Failure Mode Behaviors  
• The vehicle control system constantly checks open  circuit of knock sensor. Therefore, the knock sensor 
is connected to the power source via pull-up line of 
the ECM. 
• When short/open circuit occurs to the knock sensor  signal circuit, the system detects it, sets failure flag, 
and commences maximum retard control on spark 
advance.
• As far as the behavior of knock sensor is concerned,  however, the above-mentioned failure modes cannot 
cause serious outcomes such as heat generation, 
smoke emission and/or fire hazard.
NP10V8100
 
Specification
Function  
Power Source N/A 
Wiring Type Twisted Pair 
Shunt Resistance 4.8M Ohms
Operating Range  3kHz – 22kHz 
Mounting Torque 20Nm +/- 3.8Nm  
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Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
 
Engine Management System
 
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR 
The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor provides 
a voltage proportional to the absolute pressure in the 
intake manifold. This signal allows the load on the 
engine to be calculated and used within the internal cal-
culations of the ECM.
The MAP sensor is mounted on the top of the engine, at 
the front behind the throttle body. The purpose of the 
sensor is to measure the absolute pressure in the intake 
manifold and provide information to the ECM, which 
will determine the injection time. 
The sensor is a semi-conductor type, which responds to 
pressure acting on a membrane within the sensor, alter-
ing the output voltage. 
The sensor receives a 5V reference voltage and a ground 
from the ECM and returns a signal of between 0.5 – 4.5V 
to the ECM. A low pressure returns a low voltage signal to 
the ECM and a high pressure returns a high voltage.
The MAP sensor detects quick pressure changes in the 
intake manifold after the electronic throttle. The signal is 
used in conjunction with the MAF sensor signal to calcu-
late the injection period. The ECM monitors the engine 
MAP sensor for faults and can store fault related codes.  
Failure Modes  
• Sensor open circuit
• Short circuit to battery voltage or ground
• Intake air restricted
• Default value of 1 bar (14.5 psi)  
Failure Symptoms  
• Rough running
• Difficult starting
• Poor driveability
NP10V8101
 
Specification
Function  
Power Source  5V ±0.25V 
Pin 1 Power 
Pin 2 Ground 
Pin 3 Output Signal
Operating Range 13.3 kPa – 250 kPa