LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
18-2-52 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Evaporative emission control
Due to increasing legislation, all new vehicles must be able to limit evaporative emissions (fuel vapour) from the fuel
tank.
The ECM controls the emission control system using the following components:
lEVAP canister.
lPurge valve.
lCanister vent solenoid (CVS) valve – (NAS vehicles with vacuum type EVAP system leak detection capability
only)
lFuel tank pressure sensor – (NAS vehicles with vacuum type EVAP system leak detection capability only)
lFuel leak detection pump – (NAS vehicles with positive pressure type EVAP system leak detection capability
only)
lInterconnecting pipe work.
Refer to Emissions section for operating conditions of evaporative emission systems.

+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Evaporative Emission Control
Operation.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) - North American Specification vehicles only
The ECM monitors performance of the engine for misfires, catalyst efficiency, exhaust leaks and evaporative control
loss. If a fault occurs, the ECM stores the relevant fault code and warns the driver of component failure by illuminating
the Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument pack.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the ECM combines with the Electronic Automatic Transmission (EAT) ECU
to provide the OBD strategy.
Conditions
If the OBD function of the ECM flags a fault during its operation, it falls into one of the following categories:
lmin = minimum value of the signal exceeded.
lmax = maximum value of the signal exceeded.
lsignal = signal not present.
lplaus = an implausible condition has been diagnosed.
Function
All of the ECM's internal diagnostic fault paths are monitored by the OBD system. Specific faults have their own
numeric code relating to certain sensors or actuators etc. These specific faults fall into two types, error codes (E xxx)
or cycle codes (Z xxx). E codes represent instantaneous faults and Z codes relate to codes generated after completion
of a drive cycle.
If an emission relevant fault occurs on a drive cycle, the ECM stores a temporary fault code, if the fault does not occur
on subsequent drive cycles the fault code stays as a temporary fault code. If the fault recurs on subsequent drive
cycles the ECM stores the fault code as a permanent code, and depending on which component has failed the ECM
will illuminate the MIL.
Immobilisation system
The ECM and the body control unit (BCU) security system comprise the immobilisation system.
The ECM and the BCU combine to prevent the engine from running unless the appropriate security criteria are met.
The ECM and the BCU are a matched pair, if either one is replaced for any reason, the system will not operate unless
the replaced unit is correctly matched to its original specification. TestBook must be used to reconfigure the
immobilisation system.
Conditions
The ECM operates immobilisation in three states:
l'New'.
l'Secure'.
l'No Code'.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-53
Function
With the ECM operating in the 'New' state, TestBook is required to instruct the ECM to learn the new BCU code. If the
ECM is in delivery state (i.e. direct from the supplier), it will not run the vehicle and will store a new ECM fault code
when it is fitted. This code must be cleared after instructing the ECM to learn the BCU code using TestBook.
When the ECM is in the 'Secure' state, no further action is required as the ECM has successfully learned the BCU
code. A 'Secure' ECM can not be configured to a 'No Code' state.
If the vehicle is fitted with an ECM with a valid code, the engine will start and the MIL will go out.
However, if the ECM has an invalid BCU security code the engine will crank, start, and then immediately stall. The
status of the security system can only be interrogated using TestBook.
TestBook is able to retrieve the following immobilisation fault codes:
Misfire detection
Due to increasing legislation, all new vehicles must be able to detect two specific levels of misfire.
Conditions
The ECM is able to carry out misfire detection as part of the OBD system using the following component parts:
lFlywheel reluctor adaptation.
lCalculation of engine roughness.
lDetection of excess emissions misfire.
lDetection of catalyst damaging misfire.
Function
The flywheel/ reluctor ring is divided into four segments 90° wide. The ECM misfire detection system uses information
generated by the CKP to determine crankshaft speed and position. If a misfire occurs, there will be an instantaneous
slight decrease in engine speed. The ECM misfire detection system is able to compare the length of time each 90°
segment takes and is therefore able to pinpoint the source of the misfire.
For the ECM misfire detection system to be calibrated for the tolerances of the reluctor tooth positions, the flywheel/
reluctor ring must be 'adapted' as follows:
l1800 - 3000 rev/min = speed range 1.
l3000 - 3800 rev/min = speed range 2.
l3800 - 4600 rev/min = speed range 3.
l4600 - 5400 rev/min = speed range 4.
The ECM carries out flywheel/ reluctor ring adaptions across all the above speed ranges and can be monitored by
TestBook. The test should be carried out as follows:
lEngine at normal operating temperature.
lSelect second gear (for both automatic and manual transmission vehicles).
lAccelerate until engine rev limiter is operational.
lRelease throttle smoothly to allow engine to decelerate throughout the speed ranges.
lRepeat process as necessary until all adaptations are complete.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1666 Engine anti-theft signal circuit malfunction BCU serial link frame/ bit timing error
P1667 Engine anti-theft signal circuit low Serial link short circuit to earth
P1668 Engine anti-theft signal circuit high Serial link open circuit
P1672 Engine anti-theft signal circuit wrong code
receivedSecure ECM, received incorrect code
P1673 Engine anti-theft signal new engine control
module not configuredNew ECM fitted
P1674 Engine anti-theft signal No code ECM, valid code received

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TestBook is able to retrieve the following misfire detection fault codes:
TestBook is able to retrieve the following Catalyst damage fault codes:
The flywheel/ reluctor ring adaptions must be reset if the CKP sensor or the flywheel are changed.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire on more than one
cylinder
P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.1
P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.2
P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.3
P0304 Cylinder 4 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.4
P0305 Cylinder 5 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.5
P0306 Cylinder 6 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.6
P0307 Cylinder 7 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.7
P0308 Cylinder 8 misfire detected Excess emissions level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.8
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1300 Misfire detected sufficient to cause catalyst
damageCatalyst damaging level of misfire on more than one
cylinder
P1301 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.1
P1302 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.2
P1303 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.3
P1304 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.4
P1305 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.5
P1306 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.6
P1307 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.7
P1308 No description Catalyst damaging level of misfire detected on cylinder
No.8

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-55
Vehicle Speed Signal (VSS)
The VSS is used, by the ECM, to control idle speed and overrun cut off. The ECM receives the signal through a hard
wired connection direct from the SLABS ECU.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, two vehicle speed signals are received by the ECM. The second signal
is derived from the main gearbox output shaft speed, and is sent to the ECM by the Electronic Automatic Transmission
(EAT) ECU though the Controller Area Network (CAN). The ECM compares the vehicle speed signal generated by
the SLABS ECU with that supplied via the CAN.
The ECM also receives transfer box information. This allows the ECM to take in to account the vehicle being driven
using low range gearing and compensate as necessary.
On vehicles with manual transmission, the SLABS signal is checked against a threshold value stored in ECM memory.
If other engine parameters indicate the engine is at high load and the VSS is below the threshold, a fault condition is
registered in the diagnostic memory.
The vehicle speed signal generated by the SLABS ECU is in the form of a pulse width modulated signal (PWM).
Pulses are generated at 8000 per mile, and the frequency of the signal changes in accordance with road speed. At
zero road speed the ECU outputs a reference signal at a frequency of 2Hz for diagnostic purposes.
Function
The input signal for the SLABS ECU is measured via pin 22 of connector C0637 of the ECM. The SLABS ECU
generates a PWM signal switching between 0 and 12 volts at a frequency of 8000 pulses per mile. For vehicles with
automatic gearbox the input signal for the EAT ECU is measured via pins 36 and 37 of connector C0637 of the ECM.
These pin numbers provide a bi-directional communications link using the CAN data bus.
In the case of a VSS failure on vehicles with automatic gearboxes, the ECM applies default values derived from the
EAT ECU. There are no default values for manual gearbox vehicles.
The VSS can fail in the following ways:
lWiring short circuit to vehicle supply.
lWiring short circuit to vehicle earth.
lWiring open circuit.
In the event of a VSS failure, any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lMIL illuminated after 2 driving cycles (NAS only).
lVehicle speed limiting disabled (manual transmission vehicles only).
lSLABS/HDC warning lamp on and audible warning.
Should a malfunction of the component occur the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook:
Rough road signal
When the vehicle travels across rough terrain, or on rough roads instability becomes evident in the drive train. The
ECM could interpret these vibrations as a 'false misfire'. To counteract this 'false misfire' the SLABS ECU generates
a rough road signal, sends it to the ECM so that the ECM can suspend misfire detection for as long as the vehicle is
travelling on the 'rough road'.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor malfunction VSS short or open circuit
P0501 Vehicle speed sensor range/performance VSS implausible

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Function
Input for the rough road signal is measured via pin 34 of connector C0637 of the ECM. The SLABS ECU generates
a PWM signal that varies in accordance with changing road conditions. The rough road PWM signal operates at a
frequency of 2.33 Hz ± 10%. The significance of changes in the PWM signal are shown in the following table:
The rough road signal can fail in the following ways:
lHarness or connector damage
lSLABS failure — wheel speed sensor
A rough road signal failure may be evident from the following:
lHDC / ABS warning light on
Should a malfunction of the rough road signal occur, the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved
by TestBook:
Hill Descent Control (HDC) signal
The ECM transmits throttle angle, engine torque, engine identification (Td5 or V8), and transmission type (automatic
or manual) data to the SLABS ECU to support the Hill Descent Control system. The information is transmitted via a
0 – 12V pulse width modulated (PWM) signal at a frequency of 179.27 Hz.
Function
The HDC signal output from the ECM is via pin 29 of connector C0636. The ECM generates a PWM signal that varies
in pulse width in accordance with changing throttle angle or engine torque. The throttle angle data is transmitted on
pulses 1, 3, 5 and 37. The engine torque data is transmitted on pulses 2,4,6 and 38. The engine and transmission
information is transmitted on pulse 39. A synchronising pulse is transmitted after every 39th pulse.
The HDC signal can fail in the following ways:
lHarness or connector damage
A HDC signal failure may be evident from the following:
lHDC / ABS warning light on
lHDC inoperative
lAudible warning
Should a malfunction of the HDC signal occur, the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook:
PWM signal Indication
<10% Electrical short circuit to ground
25% ± 5 % Smooth road
50% ± 5 % SLABS error
75% ± 5% Rough road
>90% Electrical short circuit to battery voltage
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1590 ABS rough road signal circuit malfunction Hardware is OK, but SLABS ECU is sending an error
signal
P1591 ABS rough road signal circuit low Signal from SLABS ECU short circuit to earth
P1592 ABS rough road signal circuit high Signal from SLABS ECU short circuit to vehicle battery
supply
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1663 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit malfunction SLABS HDC link open circuit
P1664 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit low SLABS HDC link short circuit to ground
P1665 Throttle angle/Torque signal circuit high SLABS HDC link short circuit to battery voltage

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-57
Low fuel level signal
When the fuel level in the fuel tank becomes low enough to illuminate the low fuel level warning lamp in the instrument
cluster, the instrument cluster generates a low fuel level signal. If the low fuel level signal is present during the ECM
misfire detection function the ECM can use it to check for a 'false misfire'.
Conditions
The fuel sender generates the low fuel level signal when the fuel sender resistance is greater than 158 ± 8 ohms.
Function
The illumination of the low fuel level warning lamp in the instrument cluster triggers the low fuel level signal to be sent
to the ECM. This signal is processed via pin 8 of connector C0637 of the ECM.
Should a misfire occur while the fuel level is low, the following fault code may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook.
Coolant temperature gauge signal
The ECM controls the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster. The ECM sends a coolant temperature signal to
the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster in the form of a PWM square wave signal.
The frequency of the signal determines the level of the temperature gauge.
Conditions
The ECM operates the PWM signal under the following parameters:
l-40 °C (-40 °F) = a pulse width of 768 µs.
l140 °C (284 °F) = a pulse width of 4848 µs.
Function
The coolant temperature signal is an output from the ECM to the instrument cluster. The coolant temperature signal
is generated via pin 44 of connector C0636 of the ECM.
The coolant temperature signal can fail in the following ways:
lWiring short circuit to vehicle supply.
lWiring short circuit to vehicle earth.
lWiring open circuit.
In the event of a coolant temperature signal failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lCoolant temperature gauge will read cold at all times.
lCoolant temperature warning lamp remains on at all times.
Controller Area Network (CAN) system
The controller area network (CAN) system is a high speed serial interface between the ECM and the Electronic
Automatic Transmission (EAT) ECU. The CAN system uses a 'data bus' to transmit information messages between
the ECM and the EAT ECU. Because there are only two components in this CAN system, one will transmit information
messages and the other will receive information messages, and vice-versa.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P1319 Misfire detected at low fuel level Misfire detected with low fuel level

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Conditions
The CAN system is used by the EAT ECU and the ECM for transmission of the following information:
lGearshift torque control information.
lEAT OBD information.
lMIL request.
lVehicle speed signal.
lEngine temperature.
lEngine torque and speed.
lGear selected.
lGear change information.
lAltitude adaptation factor
lAir intake temperature
lThrottle angle / pedal position
Function
The CAN system uses a twisted pair of wires to form the 'data bus' to minimise electrical interference. This method of
serial interface is very reliable and very fast. The information messages are structured so that each of the receivers
(ECM or EAT ECU) is able to interpret and react to the messages sent.
The CAN 'data bus' is directly connected between pin 36 of connector C0637 of the ECM and pin 16 of connector
C0193 at the EAT ECU, and pin 37 of connector C0637 of the ECM and pin 44 of connector C0193 at the EAT ECU.
The CAN system can fail in the following ways:
lCAN data bus wiring open circuit.
lCAN data bus wiring short circuit.
In the event of a CAN data bus failure any of the following symptoms may be observed:
lMIL illuminated after 2 drive cycles (NAS only).
lEAT defaults to 3rd gear only.
lHarsh gearshifts.
l'Sport' and 'manual' lights flash alternately.
Should a malfunction of the component occur the following fault codes may be evident and can be retrieved by
TestBook.
Drive cycles
The following are the TestBook drive cycles:
⇒ Drive cycle A:
1Switch on the ignition for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 60°C (140°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Connect TestBook and check for fault codes.
⇒ Drive cycle B:
1Switch ignition on for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 60°C (140°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Perform 2 light accelerations (0 to 35 mph (0 to 60 km/h) with light pedal pressure).
5Perform 2 medium accelerations (0 to 45 mph (0 to 70 km/h) with moderate pedal pressure).
6Perform 2 hard accelerations (0 to 55 mph (0 to 90 km/h) with heavy pedal pressure).
7Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes.
8Connect TestBook and with the engine still running, check for fault codes.
P Code J2012 Description Land Rover Description
P0600 Serial communication link malfunction CAN time out
P1776 Transmission control system torque interface
malfunctionEAT torque interface error

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 18-2-59
⇒ Drive cycle C:
1Switch ignition on for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 60°C (140°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Perform 2 light accelerations (0 to 35 mph (0 to 60 km/h) with light pedal pressure).
5Perform 2 medium accelerations (0 to 45 mph (0 to 70 km/h) with moderate pedal pressure).
6Perform 2 hard accelerations (0 to 55 mph (0 to 90 km/h) with heavy pedal pressure).
7Cruise at 60 mph (100 km/h) for 8 minutes.
8Cruise at 50 mph (80 km/h) for 3 minutes.
9Allow engine to idle for 3 minutes.
10Connect TestBook and with the engine still running, check for fault codes.
NOTE: The following areas have an associated readiness test which must be flagged as complete, before a problem
resolution can be verified:
lcatalytic converter fault;
lEvaporative loss system fault;
lHO
2 sensor fault;
lHO
2 sensor heater fault.
When carrying out a drive cycle C to determine a fault in any of the above areas, select the readiness test icon to
verify that the test has been flagged as complete.
⇒ Drive cycle D:
1Switch ignition on for 30 seconds.
2Ensure engine coolant temperature is less than 35°C (95°F).
3Start the engine and allow to idle for 2 minutes.
4Perform 2 light accelerations (0 to 35 mph (0 to 60 km/h) with light pedal pressure).
5Perform 2 medium accelerations (0 to 45 mph (0 to 70 km/h) with moderate pedal pressure).
6Perform 2 hard accelerations (0 to 55 mph (0 to 90 km/h) with heavy pedal pressure).
7Cruise at 60 mph (100 km/h) for 5 minutes.
8Cruise at 50 mph (80 km/h) for 5 minutes.
9Cruise at 35 mph (60 km/h) for 5 minutes.
10Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes.
11Connect TestBook and check for fault codes.
⇒ Drive cycle E:
1Ensure fuel tank is at least a quarter full.
2Carry out Drive Cycle A.
3Switch off ignition.
4Leave vehicle undisturbed for 20 minutes.
5Switch on ignition.
6Connect TestBook and check for fault codes.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT ION
Cruise control component layout
1Cruise control ECU
2Cruise control master switch
3SET+ switch
4RES switch
5Brake pedal switch
6Clutch pedal switch7BCU
8Vacuum pump assembly
9Pneumatic actuator
10SLABS ECU
11Automatic gear selector lever