coolant level RENAULT KANGOO 2013 X61 / 2.G Diesel DCM 1.2 Injection Workshop Manual

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DCM 1.2 Injection
Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
System outline
The DCM 1.2 injection system used on the K9K engine is an electronically-managed high pressure injection system.
The fuel is compressed by a high pressure pump then stored in a rail that feeds the injectors. Injection takes place
when a current pulse is applied to the injector holders.
The amount injected is proportional to the rail pressure and the applied pulse length, and the start of injection is
synchronised with the start of the pulse.
The system includes two subsystems, which have different fuel pressure levels:
– the low pressure circuit contains the tank, the diesel fuel filter, the transfer pump and the injector holder return pipes,
– the high pressure circuit contains the high pressure pump, the rail, the injector holders and the high pressure pipes.
The injection system contains a number of sensors and actuators for controlling and monitoring the entire system.
Functions provided
Function: Fuel supply management (timing, flow and pressure).
Quantity of fuel injected and injection timing setting
The injection checking parameters are the quantities to be injected and their respective timing.
These are calculated by the computer using signals from the following sensors:
– Engine speed (Crankshaft +Cam for synchronisation).
– Accelerator pedal.
– Turbocharging pressure and air temperature (Turbocharger pressure).
– Coolant temperature.
– Air temperature.
– Air charge (Flow and Pressure).
– Pressure in the rail.
The quantities to be injected and their respective timing are converted into:
– a reference tooth,
– the time between this tooth and the start of the pulse,
– the time for which the supply to the injector holder is on.
Each injector holder is controlled by an electrical current which is sent according to previously calculated data. The
system makes one or two injections (one pilot injection, one main injection).
The general principle is to calculate an overall injected flow, which is then divided into the main injection flow and a
pilot injection flow to promote correct combustion and help reduce pollutant emissions.
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DCM 1.2 Injection
Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
Idling speed regulation
The computer handles the calculation of idling speed. This has to take account of the instantaneous power level to
be supplied, according to the following factors:
– engine coolant temperature,
– gear ratio engaged,
– battery charge,
– electrical consumers (Additional heating, Air conditioning, Fan Unit, electric windows, etc.) active or inactive,
– system faults detected.
Individual injector correction (C2I)
The DCM 1.2 system injectors must be calibrated with correction values so that their flow may be adjusted precisely.
Each injector is calibrated for different pressures on a test bench, and its specifications are shown on a label
attached to the body of the injector holders. These individual correction values are then entered into the computer
EEPROM, which can then control the injectors, taking their manufacturing variations into account.
Measuring the angular position (Cylinder reference sensor)
The angular position is measured using a magneto-inductive sensor triggered by machined teeth on the shaft
flywheel. This flywheel has sixty teeth separated by six degrees minus two missing teeth, that form a notch.
A second sensor (Hall effect) triggered by a machined tooth on the high pressure pump drive pulley (synchronised
with the camshaft), which rotates at half the engine speed, supplies an injection cycle running signal. By comparing
the signals from these two sensors, the computer's APS module (Angular Position Subsystem) is able to supply the
synchronisation components to the system assembly, namely:
– the angular position of the flywheel
– the speed and number of the active injector
– the injection cycle progress.
This module also supplies the system with the engine speed signal.
Flow capacity function (VLC)
Because of the combination of several parameters such as the diesel fuel temperature, part wear, clogging of the
diesel filter etc., the system limit may be reached during its service life. If this happens, the rail pressure cannot be
maintained because the pump lacks the necessary capacity. If the pump lacks the necessary capacity, this
programming will therefore reduce the requested flow to a value that will enable the pressure monitoring system to
control the pressure again.
The customer may have noticed a loss of vehicle performance when this program is activated (confirmed by status
Flow capacity function). This is part of normal operation.

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DCM 1.2 Injection
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Vdiag No.: 08
Functions included
Air conditioning management assistance
On models with air conditioning, the DCM 1.2 system allows the air conditioning to be deactivated under certain
operating conditions:
– when requested by the driver,
– when starting the engine,
– if the engine overheats (in order to reduce the power the engine has to supply),
– when the engine speed is kept at a very high level (to protect the compressor),
– during transition phases (eg. high acceleration demand for overtaking, anti-stalling and moving off). These
conditions are only taken into account if they do not occur repeatedly, so as to prevent system instabilities (erratic
deactivation),
– when certain faults appear.
Cold loop air conditioning management
The air conditioning system is a cold loop system and is managed by the injection computer which is responsible for:
– managing the cooling request according to passenger compartment controls and the refrigerant fluid pressure
value,
– calculating the power absorbed by the compressor from the refrigerant pressure,
– determining the fan unit commands according to the vehicle speed and the refrigerant fluid pressure.
The driver requests the air conditioning to be switched on by means of the ventilation selector coupled to a switch.
This cooling request may or may not be authorised depending on the refrigerant fluid pressure measured. If this
pressure is outside the operating limits, the cold loop program is not activated.
Thermal regulation of the passenger compartment heating circuit
Engines with direct injection systems are characterised by the direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber.
This leads to heat being lost through the upper part of the engine and consequently, the cylinder head cooling
system is smaller in size.
The effect of this is that the temperature of the coolant which flows through this circuit rises more slowly. This
coolant is also used by the passenger compartment heating system. In very cold conditions, it is therefore difficult to
achieve a comfortable passenger compartment temperature quickly.
To reduce the time taken to warm up the system, air heating resistors, called passenger compartment heating
resistors, are fitted in the passenger compartment heating circuit. The DCM 1.2 injection computer determines
whether it is necessary to physically control the passenger compartment heating resistors. The injection computer
determines, on the one hand, limitation of the passenger compartment heating resistor power control depending on
the alternator charge, and on the other hand, the inhibition of the passenger compartment heating resistors
according to the engine speed, load and vehicle speed.Note:
Fan unit control requests are made from the injection computer.
These requests depend on the air conditioning, but also on the engine coolant temperature and vehicle speed.

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Vdiag No.: 08
Instrument panel display
The computer manages the data display on the instrument panel relating to engine operation.
There are six functions concerned:
–the On board diagnostics MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp),
– pre-postheating,
– the coolant temperature,
– engine problems; Level 1 (non-critical fault) and Level 2 (emergency stop).
– detection of water in the fuel (depending on instrument panel).
These six functions are represented using four indicator lights.
Pre-postheating and electronic fault warning light (Level 1)
This light is used to indicate that the heater plugs are preheating and as a system fault indicator light:
– Continuously illuminated during + after ignition feed: indicates preheating of the heater plugs.
– Flashing after preheating and an automatic 3-second stop indicates a Level 1 fault (the function is not working
optimally and safety levels are reduced). The user must carry out repairs as soon as possible).
Engine coolant temperature warning light (Level 2)
This indicator light is used both as an in-operation indicator light and as a system fault warning light. It illuminates for
3 seconds when the power is switched on (automatic test procedure).
Continuously illuminated during + after ignition feed: indicates engine overheating or a Level 2 fault.
OBD warning light
This warning light is used to alert the driver of any injection faults that could lead to excessive pollution, or if the OBD
system has been deactivated.
The injection computer requests illumination of the OBD warning light for a present fault only after three successive
driving cycles.
The 3 second visual inspection when the ignition is switched on (automatic test procedure managed by the
instrument panel) is carried out by the injection computer.

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Vdiag No.: 08
ALP2 The engine will not start
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the appropriate fuel is used.
Apply test 13 Diesel fuel conformity check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.
Check the air inlet circuit by running TEST 5 Inlet circuit check.
Is the catalytic converter clogged or damaged?Replace the catalytic converter
(see MR 388 (Logan/Sandero),
MR 451 (Duster), MR 423 (Thalia
2/Symbol 2) or MR 374 (Kangoo
VLL), Mechanical, 19B, Exhaust,
Catalytic converter: Removal -
Refitting).
Check the electrical circuit by running TEST 2 Electrical circuit check.
Check the electrical conformity of the heater plugs (the resistance of the heater plug must be less than 2 ).
YES
NO
A
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Vdiag No.: 08
ALP3 The engine starts with difficulty, or starts then stalls
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the appropriate fuel is used.
Apply test 13 Diesel fuel conformity check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.
Check the air inlet circuit by running TEST 5 Inlet circuit check.
Is the catalytic converter clogged or damaged?Replace the catalytic converter (see MR
388 (Logan/Sandero), MR 451 (Duster),
MR 423 (Thalia 2/Symbol 2) or MR 374
(Kangoo VLL), Mechanical, 19B, Exhaust,
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting).
Check the electrical conformity of the heater plugs (the resistance of the heater plug must be less than 2 ).
YES
NO
A
DCM1.2_V08_ALP03

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Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
ALP9 Engine cut-out (stalling)
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the appropriate fuel is used.
Apply test 13 Diesel fuel conformity check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.
Check that the engine has not sucked up its oil (engine racing).
Check the air inlet circuit by running TEST 5 Inlet circuit check.
Is the catalytic converter clogged or damaged?Replace the catalytic converter (see MR
388 (Logan/Sandero), MR 451 (Duster),
MR 423 (Thalia 2/Symbol 2) or MR 374
(Kangoo VLL), Mechanical, 19B,
Exhaust, Catalytic converter: Removal
- Refitting).
Visually check the condition of the engine wiring harness.
YES
NO
A
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Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
ALP 13 Excessive consumption
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the appropriate fuel is used.
Apply TEST 13 Diesel fuel conformity check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.Replace the fuel temperature sensor (see MR
388 (Logan/Sandero), MR 423 (Thalia 2/Symbol
2), MR 451 (Duster) or MR 374 (Kangoo VLL),
Mechanical, 13B, Diesel injection, Rail pressure
sensor: Removal - Refitting). Is the fuel temperature sensor leaking?
Check the low pressure circuit by running TEST 1 Low pressure circuit check.
Visually check that there are no leakages on the high pressure circuit by running TEST 7 High pressure circuit
sealing check.
Check the air inlet circuit by running TEST 5 Inlet circuit check.
Using the diagnostic tool, check that the injector codes (C2I) are correctly entered on the identification screen. If
not, configure the correct injector codes using command SC002 Enter injector codes
YES
NO
A
DCM1.2_V08_ALP13

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Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
ALP16 Engine rattling, noisy engine, turbocharger noise
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
If the noise is coming from the turbocharger, apply the Technical Note 5164A, Fault finding of noises.
Note:
Pay close attention to faulty components that might result in unjustified replacement of the turbocharger. For
example, whistling does not necessarily indicate damage to the turbocharger (this could be coming from the
exhaust, the timing, the gearbox, etc.).
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the fuel is correct by running TEST 13 Diesel fuel conformity
check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.
Is the compression in order? Carry out the necessary repairs.
Check the electrical conformity of the heater plugs (the resistance value of the heater plug must be less than
2).
NO
YES
A
DCM1.2_V08_ALP16

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DCM 1.2 Injection
Program no.: 4C
Vdiag No.: 08
ALP17 Blue, white or black smoke
NOTESOnly address this customer complaint after a complete check with the diagnostic
tool.
Check that the fuel tank is correctly filled and that the appropriate fuel is used.
Apply TEST 13 Diesel fuel conformity check.
Check the levels of engine oil and coolant.
Is the compression in order? Carry out the necessary repairs
Check the electrical conformity of the heater plugs (the resistance of the heater plug must be less than 2 ).
Is the catalytic converter clogged or damaged?Replace the catalytic converter (see MR 388
(Logan/Sandero), MR 451 (Duster), MR 423
(Thalia 2/Symbol 2) or MR 374 (Kangoo VLL),
Mechanical, 19B, Exhaust, Catalytic
converter: Removal - Refitting).
Check the air inlet circuit by running TEST 5 Inlet circuit check.
NO
YES
YES
NO
A
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