torque JAGUAR XF 2009 1.G AJ133 5.0L Engine Manual
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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 Management System
 
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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Engine Management System
 
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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Engine Management SystemThrottle Position Sensor
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
The engine torque is regulated via an electronic throttle 
body (‘drive-by-wire’ system), where an electronic pedal 
assembly determines throttle opening.
The throttle position (TP) sensor is mounted in the inte-
grated cover plate on the throttle body assembly. The 
throttle body assembly is mounted at the top front of the 
engine, in a similar position for both NA and SC variants.
This value is input into the ECM and the throttle is 
opened to the correct angle by means of an electric direct 
current (DC) motor integrated into the throttle body. 
Movement of the motor is achieved by changing the 
PWM signal to the DC motor, allowing it to be operated 
in both directions.
The dual-output TP sensor in the throttle body is used to 
determine the position of the throttle blade and the rate 
of change in its angle.
A software strategy within the ECM enables the throttle 
position to be calibrated each ignition cycle. When the 
ignition is turned ON, the ECM commands the throttle 
to open and close fully, thus performing a self-test and 
calibration, learning the position of the full closed hard 
stop position.Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Terminals in sensor and connec-
tor are gold-plated for corrosion/temperature 
resistance – DO NOT probe.
Failure Modes
• Sensor open circuit
• Short circuit to battery voltage or ground
• If signal failure occurs the ECM will enter a limp  home mode where the maximum engine speed is 
2000 rpm
• Signal offset
• Vacuum leak
Failure Symptoms
• Poor engine running and throttle response
• Limp home mode – maximum 2000 rpm
• Emission control failure
• No closed loop idle speed control
NP10V8105
SpecificationFunction
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.2 V 
Supply current Max. 10 mA/1 output 
Tolerance – closed position ±150 mV  Tolerance – WOT position ±150 mV 
Operating temperature range -40°C – 160°C 
(-40°F – 320°F)
Pin 1 Throttle motor valve open: 
direction + 
Pin 2 Throttle motor valve open: 
direction – 
Pin 3 Position sensor output 2 
(Gold)
Pin 4 Ground (Gold)
Pin 5 Position sensor output 1 
(Gold)
Pin 6 Position sensor 5V supply 
(Gold) 
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Engine Management SystemHeated Oxygen Sensors
Safety Precautions
WARNINGS: 
• Anti-seize compound used on service sensor threads may be a health hazard. Avoid skin 
contact.
• Exhaust system components, catalysts in  particular, operate at high temperatures and 
remain hot for a long time after operation.
CAUTIONS:
• Oxygen sensors must be treated with the  utmost care before and during the fitting 
process. The sensors have ceramic material 
within them that can easily crack if 
dropped or over-torqued. They must be 
tightened to the specified torque figure with 
a calibrated torque wrench. Care should be 
taken not to contaminate the sensor tip 
when the anti-seize compound is used on 
the thread.
• To prevent damage to the sensors, a special  tool (box spanner) should be used when 
removing.
• If the sensor sticks in the exhaust, apply de- seize product and use a repeating tighten 
and loosen strategy.
• Ensure that the sensor harness is robustly  secured away from moving or hot parts. Failure Modes
• Mechanical fitting and integrity of the sensor (i.e. 
cracked)
• Sensor open circuit/disconnected
• Short circuit to battery voltage or ground.
• Lambda ratio outside operating band
• Crossed sensors (RH bank fitted to LH bank and  vice-versa)
• Contamination from leaded fuel or other sources 
• Harness damage
• Air leak into exhaust system (cracked pipe/weld or  loose fixings)
Failure Symptoms
• Default to open loop fuel metering
• High CO reading
• Strong smell of sulfur (rotten eggs) until default  condition
• Excess emissions
• Unstable operation
• Reduced performance