coolant LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

AIR CONDITIONING
82-16DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Operation
General
While the system is on, the ATC ECU operates the refrigerant system and the inlet air, blower speed, air temperature
and air distribution functions to produce the conditions requested on the control panel. When the system is first
switched on, the ATC ECU resumes the control outputs in use when the system was last switched off. If conditions
have changed, or a different mode is selected to switch the system on, the control outputs are then changed to
produce the required new settings.
The system operates in automatic, economy and defrost modes, with manual overrides of the inlet air source, blower
speed and air distribution. The air temperature is automatically controlled in all operating modes.
In the automatic mode, the ATC ECU operates the system to warm-up or cool down the cabin to establish and
maintain the temperature selections on the control panel, while directing the air to those outlets most comfortable for
the occupant(s). If a difference between the LH and RH temperature selections causes a conflict of the required inlet
air source, blower speed or air distribution settings, priority is given to achieving the temperature requested on the
driver's side of the control panel.
The ATC ECU enters the economy mode when the refrigerant compressor is selected off while the system is in the
automatic mode, which reduces the load on the engine. Economy mode operation is similar to the automatic mode,
but without the ability to cool the cabin if the ambient temperature is higher than the temperature selections made on
the control panel, or to dehumidify the air in the cabin.
In the defrost mode, the ATC ECU sets the inlet air source to fresh air, the blower to maximum speed, the air
distribution to windscreen and side windows, and outputs signals to the BCU to operate the rear window heater and
(where fitted) the windscreen heater. The BCU starts or, if the heaters are already on, resets the heater timers and
energises the rear window and windscreen heaters for a complete on cycle.
Air temperature control
To determine the amount of heat or cooling required by the cabin, the ATC ECU uses the sensor inputs and the
temperatures selected on the control panel to calculate target air outlet temperatures for the driver's and the front
passenger's side of the heater assembly. The ATC ECU then signals the servo motors controlling the respective blend
flaps in the heater assembly to move to the flaps to the appropriate position. The target temperatures are constantly
updated and, in the automatic mode, also used in further calculations to determine the inlet air source, the blower
speed and the air distribution.
Inlet air control
The inlet air source is automatically controlled while the system is off or on. While the system is on, the inlet air source
can also be manually controlled to give timed recirculated air or latched recirculated air.
While the system is off, the ATC ECU uses vehicle speed to determine the inlet air source. With the vehicle at rest,
the inlet air source is set to recirculated air. When vehicle speed reaches 17.5 mph (28 km/h), the inlet air source
changes to fresh air. The inlet air source then remains at fresh air until the vehicle speed decreases to 5 mph (8 km/
h), when it returns to recirculated air.
While the system is on, the ATC ECU uses the LH and RH temperature selections, vehicle speed, ambient air
temperature and coolant temperature to determine the inlet air source. In the automatic mode:
lIf one temperature selection is set to LO and one is set to a specific temperature or HI, the inlet air is set to
recirculated air.
lIf one temperature selection is set to HI and one is set to a specific temperature or HI, the inlet air is set to fresh
air.
lWhen specific LH and RH temperature selections are set, the inlet air source remains at fresh air except when
the air distribution function is set to face level only or face level and footwell outlets. If the air distribution function
is set to face level only or face level and footwell outlets, at 56 mph (90 km/h) the inlet air source changes to
recirculated air (to exclude ram effect, which becomes excessive at speed). When the vehicle speed decreases
to 37.5 mph (60 km/h), the inlet air source returns to fresh air.
In the defrost mode, the inlet air source is set to fresh air except at low ambient air and coolant temperatures. If, within
5 minutes of the ignition being switched on, the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h) while the external air
temperature is −16 °C (3 °F) or less and the heater coolant temperature is −10 °C (14 °F) or less, then the inlet air
source is automatically set to the timed recirculated air mode. The timed recirculated air mode is cancelled
immediately the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h or more .

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-17
Timed recirculated air
The timed recirculated air mode sets the inlet air source to recirculated air for 5 ± 1 minutes, after which it automatically
reverts to fresh air. Timed recirculated air can be manually selected:
lIn the automatic mode, by pressing the fresh/recirculated air switch for 1.5 seconds or more; the audible warning
sounds twice.
lIn the economy or defrost modes, by pressing the fresh/recirculated air switch for less than 1.5 seconds; the
audible warning sounds once.
Latched recirculated air
The inlet air source can be latched to recirculated air:
lIn the automatic mode, by pressing the fresh/recirculated air switch for less than 1.5 seconds; the audible
warning sounds once.
lIn the economy or defrost modes, by pressing the fresh/recirculated air switch for 1.5 seconds or more; the
audible warning sounds twice.
Blower control
The ATC ECU operates a blower relay, power transistor and power relay to run the blower at one of 31 stepped
speeds. All speed steps are available in the automatic modes of blower control. In the manual mode, speed steps 3,
10, 16, 22 and 31 are used to provide slow, three intermediate and fast blower speeds. The ATC ECU energises the
blower relay and modulates the power transistor to operate the blower for speed steps 1 to 30. For speed step 31, the
ATC ECU energises the power relay, which switches the earth side of the blower motor direct to earth, bypassing the
power transistor.
In the automatic, economy and defrost modes, blower speed is corrected for vehicle speed to compensate for the
increase in ram effect on the inlet air as the vehicle speed increases. Correction begins at approximately 50 km/h,
when blower speed is progressively decreased as vehicle speed increases, until a maximum decrease of 13 steps
occurs at 123 km/h. Similarly, blower speed increases as vehicle speed decreases down to approximately 50 km/h.
In the automatic and economy modes, if the LH or RH temperature is set to LO or HI, the blower runs at maximum
speed with correction only for vehicle speed. If both the LH and RH outlet air temperatures are set to a specific
temperature, blower speed corrections are added to compensate for the heater coolant temperature, external air
temperature, and the solar load acting on the vehicle:
lDuring warm-up, the blower speed is set to 3 while the heater coolant temperature is below approximately 20 °C
(68 °F). From approximately 20 °C (68 °F), the blower speed is progressively increased as the coolant
temperature increases, until maximum speed is set at approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
lDuring cool down, blower speed is set to 3, for 5 seconds after the system is switched on. Over the following 6
seconds, the blower speed is progressively increased up to maximum speed.
lAs the temperature in the cabin approaches the selected temperatures, blower speed is progressively reduced
until, once the selected temperatures have been established, blower speed stabilises at approximately 6.
lSolar heating correction is employed when air distribution is set to face level or to face and footwells. The
correction progressively increases the blower speed, up to a maximum of 9 steps, with increasing values of solar
heating.

AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-19
Diagnostics
The ATC ECU performs a diagnostic check each time the ignition is switched on. To avoid nuisance fault indications
at low light levels, the sunlight sensor is omitted from the diagnostic check. If a fault is detected, the audible warning
sounds three times and the AUTO window on the control panel display flashes for 20 seconds. The ATC ECU then
reverts to normal control but uses a default value or strategy for the detected fault. Faults are identified by performing
a manual diagnostic check of the system.
A manual diagnostic check includes a check of the sunlight sensor, and is initiated by pressing and holding the AUTO
switch and the air distribution switch, then turning the ignition switch from off to on. The audible warning sounds once
and the indications on the control panel display illuminate. FC is shown in the LH temperature window and the results
of the check are shown as a two digit fault code in the RH temperature window. If a fault is detected, the audible
warning sounds three times and the AUTO window on the display flashes on and off for 20 seconds. If more than one
fault is detected, the fault codes cycle in numerical order, at 1 Hz. The audible warning sounds as each fault code is
shown. In low light conditions, to avoid false sunlight sensor fault indications, the sunlight sensor should be illuminated
with a strong light source.
Diagnostic fault codes and fault descriptions
Code Component Fault Default value/strategy
00 - No fault found -
11 In-car temperature sensor Open or short circuit 25°C (77°F)
12 Ambient temperature sensor Open or short circuit 10°C (50°F)
Cooling fan permanently on
Display shows "- -" if external air
temperature selected
13 Thermistor Open or short circuit 0°C (32°F)
14 Heater coolant temperature sensor Open or short circuit 70°C (158°F)
21 Sunlight sensor, left output Open or short circuit No solar heating correction
22 Sunlight sensor, right output Open or short circuit No solar heating correction
31 LH temperature servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position
32 RH temperature servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position
33 Distribution servo motor Open or short circuit
Motor or flap mechanism seizedServo motor locked in position

AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS 82-29
REPAIRS
Compressor - diesel
$% 82.10.20
Remove
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.
2.Depressurise air conditioning system.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
3.Remove auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
4.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
5.Disconnect multiplug from compressor.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing air conditioning pipes
to compressor and discard 'O' rings.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
7.Release clips and disconnect top hose from
coolant elbow and heater pipe.
8.Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to
mounting bracket.
9.Remove compressor.Refit
1.Calculate the quantity of refrigerant oil required.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION, Air
Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
2.Position compressor to mounting bracket and
tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Remove caps from compressor and pipe
connections.
4.Clean compressor and pipe connections.
5.Lubricate new 'O'rings with refrigerant oil and
fit to compressor.
6.Position A/C pipes to compressor and tighten
bolts to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft) .
7.Connect multiplug to compressor.
8.Position top hose and secure with clips.
9.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
10.Fit auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
11.Recharge air conditioning system.

+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
12.Fit engine acoustic cover.

AIR CONDITIONING
82-38REPAIRS
Evaporator, evaporator thermistor and
thermal expansion valve (TXV)
$% 82.25.20
Remove
1.Remove heater assembly.

+ HEATING AND VENTILATION,
REPAIRS, Heater assembly - models with
air conditioning.
2.Remove bulkhead and evaporator pipe seals.
3.Disconnect multiplug from evaporator
thermistor. 4.Remove 2 screws securing temperature control
servos to evaporator casing.
5.Remove 2 screws securing coolant pipe
support bracket to casing.
6.Remove screws securing coolant pipe saddle
clamp to casing and remove saddle.
7.Remove heater matrix.
8.Remove 5 screws securing casings.

AIR CONDITIONING
82-40REPAIRS
13.Remove covering from TX valve, release 2
clips securing TX valve to pipe.
14.Release 2 unions securing TX valve, remove
TX valve, remove and discard 'O' rings.
15.Release pipe union, remove pipe and discard
'O' ring. Refit
1.Using a new 'O' ring, position pipe to
evaporator and tighten union.
2.Using new 'O' rings, position TX valve. Connect
pressure pipe union and tighten to 22 Nm (16
lbf. ft). Connect evaporator pipe and tighten to
32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
3.Position TX valve sensor to pipe and secure
with clips.
4.Fit sensor covering.
5.Fit evaporator thermistor.
6.Fit evaporator assembly.
7.Fit insulation to evaporator casing and fit
casing.
8.Secure spring clips.
9.Fit and tighten casing screws.
10.Fit heater matrix, ensuring matrix temperature
is correctly positioned.
11.Fit coolant pipe saddle, fit and tighten screws
securing saddle and pipe bracket.
12.Fit and tighten temperature servo screws.
13.Connect multiplug to evaporator thermistor.
14.Clean any bulk head seal from casing.
15.Fit bulkhead and evaporator pipe seals.
16.Fit heater assembly.

+ HEATING AND VENTILATION,
REPAIRS, Heater assembly - models with
air conditioning.

CHARGING AND STARTING
REPAIRS 86-1-5
Battery carrier
$% 86.15.11
Remove
1.Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
2.Release strap and remove jack.
3.Release coolant hose from clip.
4. Diesel models: Remove screw securing ECM,
release ECM and position aside.
5.Remove 7 bolts securing battery carrier.
6.Remove battery carrier.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
7.Remove jack retaining strap, speed nut and
clip.Refit
1.Fit jack retaining strap, speed nut and clip.
2.Fit battery carrier, fit bolts and tighten to 28 Nm
(21 lbf.ft).
3. Diesel models: Fit ECM and secure with
screw.
4.Secure coolant hose.
5.Fit and secure jack.
6.Fit battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.

HARNESSES
REPAIRS 86-7-9
6.Disconnect air conditioning compressor
multiplug.
7.Remove 2 nuts securing alternator cables and
release cables. 8.Disconnect coolant temperature sensor
multiplug.
9.Release 2 harness clips from coolant rail.
10.Remove nut securing engine harness positive
lead to battery, release lead and position
aside.

HARNESSES
86-7-12 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Position engine harness around engine.
2.Connect oil pressure switch and camshaft
sensor multiplugs.
3.Fit and tighten bolt securing harness to LH side
of engine.
4.Connect both knock sensor multiplugs.
5.Connect battery cable and solenoid cable to
starter motor.
6.Position starter heat shield and secure with
bolt.
7.Clean exhaust flange mating faces, using a
new gasket align exhaust fit nuts and tighten to
60 Nm (44 lbf.ft).
8.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
9.Position harness into footwell and secure
grommet.
10.Connect ECM multiplugs.
11.Position toe board and secure with trim fixings.
12.Connect engine harness to main harness
multiplug and secure earth lead.
13.Connect EVAP solenoid multiplug.
14.Connect both fuse box multiplugs.
15.Position starter lead to fuse box and secure
screw.
16.Fit fuse box cover.
17.Position battery positive lead to battery and
secure nut.
18.Secure harness to coolant rail.
19.Position alternator cables and tighten terminal
B+ to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft) and terminal D+ to 5 Nm
(3.7 lbf.ft)
20.Connect coolant temperature sensor multiplug.
21.Connect A/C compressor multiplug.
22.Secure harness clip to rear of LH cylinder head.
23.Connect CKP sensor multiplug.
24.Secure injector harness and connect injector
multiplugs.
25.Connect coil multiplugs.
26.Connect and secure HS
2O sensor multiplug
27.Fit upper inlet manifold.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
28.Connect battery earth lead.
Harness - engine - diesel
$% 86.70.17
Remove
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.
2.Remove battery carrier.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery carrier.
3.Remove engine compartment fuse box cover.
4.Remove bolts securing battery and alternator
leads to fuse box.
5.Remove bolt securing heater plug lead to fuse
box.
6.Disconnect 2 engine harness multiplugs from
fuse box.

HARNESSES
86-7-14 REPAIRS
13.Disconnect multiplug from fuel temperature
sensor.
14.Release harness clip from coolant pipe. 15.Disconnect multiplug from MAP sensor.
16.Disconnect 4 glow plug connectors.
17.Release nut securing battery lead to alternator
and disconnect multiplug from alternator.
18.Disconnect injector multiplug.
19.Remove 2 bolts securing harness to front of
cylinder head.
20.Disconnect multiplug from ECT sensor.