sensor LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2002 Workshop Manual
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AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-17
RH temperature. Illuminates to show the RH temperature selection, external air temperature or diagnostic fault code.
Blower speed. Illuminates when the blower speed is manually selected. Also illuminates in the automatic modes when
one of the temperatures is set to LO or HI.
External air temperature. EXT illuminates to show that external air temperature is selected on.
All temperature indications on the display are in either
°C or °F. For 1 second after the system is first switched on, the
display shows only
°C or °F, in the LH temperature window, to indicate which temperature scale is in use. After 1
second, the
°C or °F indication goes off and the display shows all relevant outputs.
Temperature conversion: While the system is on, the temperature indications on the display can be switched between
the two scales by pressing and holding the fresh/recirculated air switch, then pressing and holding the A/C on/off
switch until the audible warning sounds (approximately 3 seconds).
Dual pressure switch
The dual pressure switch protects the refrigerant system from extremes of pressure. The normally closed switch is
installed in the top of the receiver drier. If minimum or maximum pressure limits are exceeded the switch contacts
open, causing the compressor clutch to be disengaged. The minimum pressure limit protects the compressor, by
preventing operation of the system unless there is a minimum refrigerant pressure (and thus refrigerant and
lubricating oil) in the system. The maximum pressure limit keeps the refrigerant system within a safe operating
pressure.
Dual pressure switch nominal operating pressures
Evaporator temperature sensor
The evaporator temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of the
evaporator air outlet temperature. The evaporator temperature sensor is installed in a clip which locates in the
evaporator matrix in the heater assembly. The ATC ECU uses the input to prevent the formation of ice on the
evaporator.
In-car temperature sensor
The in-car temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of cabin air
temperature. The sensor is integrated into the inlet of an electric fan, which is installed behind a grille in the fascia
outboard of the steering column. The fan runs continuously, while the ignition is on, to draw air through the grille and
across the sensor.
Sunlight sensor
The sunlight sensor consists of two diodes that provide the ATC ECU with inputs of light intensity, one as sensed
coming from the left of the vehicle and one as sensed coming from the right. The inputs are used as a measure of the
solar heating effect on vehicle occupants. The sensor is installed in the centre of the fascia upper surface.
Heater coolant temperature sensor
The heater coolant temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input related
to heater matrix coolant temperature. The sensor is installed in the casing of the heater assembly and presses against
the end tank of the heater matrix.
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor is an encapsulated thermistor that provides the ATC ECU with an input of external
air temperature. The sensor is attached to the cooling fan mounting bracket in front of the condenser.
Limit Opening pressure, bar (lbf.in2) Closing pressure, bar (lbf.in2)
Minimum 2.0 (29.0), pressure decreasing 2.3 (33.4), pressure increasing
Maximum 32 (464), pressure increasing 26 (377), pressure decreasing
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AIR CONDITIONING
82-18DESCRIPTION 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.
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AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 82-21
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
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AIR CONDITIONING
82-38REPAIRS
Sensor - ambient air temperature
$% 82.20.91
Remove
1.Remove front grille.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Grille - front - up to 03MY.
2.Release ambient air temperature sensor from
support bracket, disconnect multiplug and
remove sensor.
Refit
1.Position sensor, connect multiplug and secure
sensor to support bracket
2.Fit front grille.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Grille - front - up to 03MY.
Sensor - solar light
$% 82.20.92
Remove
1.Carefully remove solar light sensor from fascia.
2.Disconnect multiplug from solar light sensor.
3.Remove solar light sensor.
Refit
1.Connect multiplug to solar light sensor.
2.Position solar light sensor to fascia and push to
secure.
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AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS 82-39
Sensor - air temperature
$% 82.20.93
Remove
1.Release 2 quarter turn screws to release fascia
access panel.
2.Lower fascia access panel.
3.Disconnect multiplug from air temperature
sensor.
4.Remove 2 screws securing air temperature
sensor to fascia.
5.Remove air temperature sensor from fascia. Refit
1.Position air temperature sensor to fascia and
secure with screws.
2.Connect multiplug to air temperature
3.Position and secure fascia access panel with
quarter turn screws.
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AIR CONDITIONING
82-42REPAIRS
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.
Expansion valve - (TXV) - rear
$% 82.26.01
Remove
1.Depressurise air conditioning system.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
2.Remove rear lower trim casing.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - side - loadspace.
3.Remove 5 bolts securing seat support bracket
and remove bracket.
4.Release insulation from TXV pipe unions and
sensor.
5.Remove clip securing sensor to pipe and
release sensor.
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AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS 82-43
6.Loosen TXV pipe unions, release pipes and
remove TXV.
7.Remove and discard 'O' rings.
Refit
1.Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil
and fit to TXV pipes.
2.Position TXV, align pipes and tighten unions.
3.Connect sensor and secure with clip.
4.Fit insulation to TXV valve and sensor.
5.Position seat support bracket, fit bolts and
tighten to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
6.Repressurise air conditioning system.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
7.Fit rear lower trim casing .
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - side - loadspace.
Evaporator - rear
$% 82.26.20
Remove
1.Remove evaporator assembly.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Evaporator and motor assembly - rear.
2.Remove insulation from TXV.
3.Release relay from support bracket.
4.Remove ducting seal.
5.Remove 4 screws securing lower part of
casing, release and remove lower casing.
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BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-1
BODY CONTROL UNIT DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Description
General
The Body Control Unit (BCU) is located behind the passenger glovebox and is connected to the main harness by four
connectors on its bottom edge and an additional connector located on the side of the BCU casing. Mounting the BCU
behind the fascia makes it reasonably inaccessible for intruders to disable the anti-theft system.
The BCU uses solid-state microprocessor control to perform logical operations and timing functions for a variety of
the vehicle's electrically operated systems, these include:
lDoor locking.
lAnti-theft alarm and immobilisation system.
lExterior lighting including direction indicators and hazard warning lamps.
lCourtesy lighting.
lWipers and washers.
lElectric windows and sunroof.
lHeated windows.
The BCU also communicates with several other electronically controlled systems such as the EAT ECU and SLABS
ECU and also has a datalink between the Intelligent Driver Module (IDM) and the instrument pack. The datalink is a
low speed bus capable of transmitting and receiving messages at a data rate of 10,400 bits per second. Additional
inputs and outputs to peripheral devices are included which are necessary for determining vehicle status for particular
logical operations e.g. crank, ignition key inserted, fuel flap enable etc.
The BCU receives its power supply from the engine compartment fuse box, and is protected by a 10 A fuse.
The BCU communicates with the IDM to provide the control signals to perform power switching operations in
conjunction with dedicated relays.
IDM
The IDM is integrated into the passenger compartment fuse box, which is mounted behind the fascia below the
steering column. There are no harnesses between the fuse box and the IDM. The IDM performs the power switching
operations for several of the vehicle's electrical systems.
The IDM communicates with the BCU and the instrument pack via a serial interface. If the BCU or the IDM is replaced,
the communications link between the two units has to be re-established. This can be done either by switching on the
ignition and leaving it on for five minutes, or by using TestBook. The vehicle immobilisation will remain active until the
communications link between the BCU and IDM has been re-established.
Transit mode
To prevent excessive battery drain during transit to overseas markets, the vehicle is placed in a transit mode. The
following functions are disabled when the vehicle is in transit mode:
lVolumetric sensors.
lPassive immobilisation.
lImmobilisation of the vehicle by use of door lock.
lIgnition key interlock.
lElectric seat enable time-out with driver's door open.
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BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-2 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Power supply
Battery supply to the BCU and the IDM is provided through a 10 A fuse located in the engine compartment fuse box.
The BCU unit receives an ignition switched power supply (ignition switch position II) input via a 10 A fuse in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
The BCU receives a signal when the ignition switch is turned to the crank position, it then supplies an earth path to
the starter relay coil, to enable the crank operation by supplying power through the starter relay contacts to the starter
motor.
Battery voltage is monitored and BCU operation will function normally between 8 and 18 volts. Between 5.7 and 8
volts the BCU is in the 'under volts' state. The status of the battery is used to determine which outputs may be driven.
If a voltage supply above 18 volts is experienced, outputs will not normally be driven except for those functions which
are required during cranking (robust immobilisation, antenna coil, crank enable relay and feed to gear position switch
contacts W, X, Y, Z). In the over voltage state the vehicle can be driven, but all other functions are disabled and
outputs are switched off (power windows, heated screen, direction indicators etc.).
All functions are disabled on power up until communications between the BCU and IDM have been established. If
communications cannot be established, operation will commence with degraded functionality.
Battery supply to the IDM is provided through the inertia switch and a 10 A fuse in the engine compartment fuse box.
If the inertia switch contacts are closed battery voltage is available at the IDM; if the inertia switch contacts are open
there is no battery supply to the IDM. The supply condition of the IDM is signalled to the BCU via the serial bus. If the
inertia switch is operated (contacts open) the change in state is detected by the BCU which unlocks the doors if the
ignition switch is in position II and the alarm is not set.
The BCU is earthed through a hard-wire connection.
Inputs and outputs
The BCU and IDM process inputs and provide the necessary outputs for control and operation of the vehicle's 'body'
systems.
BCU inputs
The BCU processes signals received from the following components:
lDoor latch switches.
lDriver's door key lock/ unlock switches.
lBonnet activated security system.
lVolumetric sensors.
lCentral Door Locking (CDL) switches.
lRemote transmitter (via receiver unit).
lInertia fuel cut-off switch.
lIgnition switch.
lFuel flap release switch.
The input voltages (V
in) for BCU digital signals are defined as follows:
lLogic 1 when V
in ≥ 6V.
lLogic 0 when V
in ≤ 2V.
BCU input voltages between 2 and 6 volts are indeterminate and cannot be guaranteed.
Analogue input voltages are measured as a ratio with respect to battery voltage.
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BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-17
Ignition key interlock (where fitted)
On automatic gearbox models, the ignition key interlock solenoid prevents removal of the ignition key from the ignition
switch when the transmission gear selector is not in the Park position. The logic control operation for this is performed
by the BCU.
Transfer box interlock (where fitted)
On automatic gearbox models, a transfer box interlock solenoid is controlled by the IDM to prevent transfer box shift
lever being moved out of high or low range unless certain conditions have been satisfied. The IDM controls the
operation of the transfer box relay which is located in the passenger compartment fuse box.
+ TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Gear position switch
A gear position switch is located on the automatic gearbox and is used to inform the BCU of the gear selector lever
position. The BCU has four sensing inputs from the gear position switch contacts W, X, Y, Z, which are used to
determine the gearbox drive status at any particular instance. The BCU gives an output corresponding to the gearbox
status derived from the gear position switch inputs. The logic states defining the gear selector positions are listed in
the table below, where Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 represent intermediate states which exist as the selector lever position is
changed:
The existence of an intermediate state causes a fault code to be detected by the BCU. To reduce the chances of the
fault condition occurring while changing selector lever position, the inputs are debounced and only considered valid
when they have existed for at least 33 ms.
Transmission neutral selector
The transmission neutral sensor provides an earth signal to the BCU when the transfer box is in neutral. The earth
signal causes the BCU to operate an audible warning when the transfer box is in neutral with the ignition switched on.
+ TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Gear position Switch contacts
WX Y Z
P (Park) 1 0 0 0
Z11100
R (Reverse) 0 1 0 0
Z11100
N (Neutral) 1 1 1 0
Z21010
D (Drive) 1 0 1 1
Z31111
30111
Z40011
20001
Z40011
10010