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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Diesel injection pressure pump electronic control

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Diesel injection system › Diesel injection pressure pump electronic control
EngineDiesel injection pressure pump electronic control

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Description 1060G

1.9 JTD 8V

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

Injection control unit (EDC 16C39 common rail)

It is fitted in the engine compartnent on the right side panel. The control unit the flash EPROM type, i.e. it can be reprogrammed from the outside without affecting the hardware.

The injection control unit integrates the absolute pressure sensor.

PIN OUT

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Connector A (vehicle wiring)

1 - Main services power supply

2 - Earth

3 - N.C.

4 - Earth

5 - Main services power supply

6 - Earth

7 - Turbine variable geometry solenoid valve signal

8 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (-)

9 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal signal

10 - Diesel temperature sensor (-)

11 - Diesel temperature sensor signal

12 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (-)

13 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor signal

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - N.C.

17 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NA)

18 - N.C.

19 - N.C.

20 - N.C.

21 - N.C.

22 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (+)

23 - N.C.

24 - N.C.

25 - K line

26 - N.C.

27 - N.C.

28 - Supply

29 - Compressor engagement relay feed negative signal

30 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (-)

31 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal signal

32 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

33 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor (-)

34 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

35 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor (-)

36 - Differential pressure sensor signal (DPF)

37 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (-)

38 - Resume Cruise Control

39 - N.C.

40 - N.C.

41 - N.C.

42 - N.C.

43 - N.C.

44 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (+)

45 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (+)

46 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (+)

47- W line (immobilizer)

48 - N.C.

49 - N.C.

50 - N.C.

51 - N.C.

52 - Heater plugs control unit fault diagnosis

53 - N.C.

54 - Compressor engagement request (A/C Request) from climate control/air conditioning node

55 - N.C.

56 - SET + Cruise Control

57 - N.C.

58 - N.C.

59 - N.C.

60 - N.C.

61 - C-CAN L

62 - C-CAN H

63 - N.C.

64 - N.C.

65 - N.C.

66 - N.C.

67 - N.C.

68 - Diesel filter heater relay feed negative signal

69 - Engine cooling fan 2nd level

70 - N.C.

71 - EOBD failure warning light

72 - Main relay feed negative signal

73 - N.C.

74 - Water in diesel filter sensor signal

75 - N.C.

76 - N.C.

77 - ON Cruise Control

78 - SET - Cruise Control

79 - Signal - contact on clutch pedal

80 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NC)

81 - N.C.

82 - N.C.

83 - C-CAN L

84 - C-CAN H

85 - N.C.

86 - N.C.

87 - N.C.

88 - N.C.

89 - N.C.

90 - Engine cooling fan 1st level

91 - Fuel pump relay feed negative signal

92 - N.C.

93 - Heater plugs activation

94 - Engine cooling fan 3rd level

Connector B (engine wiring)

1 - Cylinder no. 3 injector (+)

2 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (+)

3 - N.C.

4 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

5 - N.C.

6 - N.C.

7 - N.C.

8 - Fuel pressure sensor (-)

9 - N.C.

10 - N.C.

11 - Timing sensor (+)

12 - Engine rpm sensor (-)

13 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (+)

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (+)

17 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (+)

18 - N.C.

19 - Fuel pressure regulator (+)

20 - Timing sensor (-)

21 - Engine oil level

22 - N.C.

23 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (-)

24 - N.C.

25 - N.C.

26 - N.C.

27 - Engine rpm sensor (+)

28 - Fuel pressure sensor (+)

29 - N.C.

30 - N.C.

31 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (-)

32 - N.C.

33 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

34 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

35 - N.C.

36 - N.C.

37 - Air temperature sensor (flow meter)

38 - N.C.

39 - Motorized throttle earth

40 - Pressure signal from air pressure/temperature sensor

41 - Engine coolant temperature sensor (-)

42 - Output signal + (flow meter)

43 - Fuel pressure sensor signal

44 - Earth (flow meter)

45 - N.C.

46 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

47 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (-)

48 - N.C.

49 - Fuel pressure regulator (-)

50 - Timing sensor signal

51 - N.C.

52 - Throttle body feedback

53 - Temperature signal from air pressure/temperature sensor

54 - N.C.

55 - N.C.

56 - Insufficient engine oil pressure

57 - N.C.

58 - Engine coolant temperature sensor signal

59 - Throttle solenoid valve control

60 - EGR solenoid valve

RPM SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted on the cylinder block/crankcase facing the flywheel on the crankshaft.

It is inductive type, i.e. its operation is determined by magnetic field changes generated by the teeth passing in front of the phonic wheel (60-2 teeth).

The injection control unit uses the rpm signal for:

  • determining the rotation speed;
  • determining the angular crankshaft position.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The changeover from full to empty determined by the presence or absence of a gap brings about a magnetic flux change sufficient to generate an induced alternating voltage proportional to the number of teeth on the ring (or phonic wheel).

The frequency and amplitude of the voltage send to the electronic control unit provides the latter with an indication of the engine angular speed.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Brass bush

2 - Permanent magnet

3 - Plastic sensor casing

4 - Coil winding

5 - Core

6 - Ring gear or flywheel

7 - Coaxial paired cable or electrical connection

The recommended distance (gap) between the end of the sensor and the flywheel for obtaining correct signals should be 0.8 - 1.5 mm.

This distance is not adjustable. If the gap is found to be outside the tolerance limits, check the condition of the sensor and phonic wheel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Maximum magnetic flux

2 - Minimum magnetic flux

3 - Induced alternating voltage

CAM ANGLE SENSOR

Specifications

This Hall effect sensor is fitted on the cylinder head facing the camshaft drive pulley.

A window on the pulley allows the timing sensor to indicate engine timing position.

The injection control unit uses the timing sensor signal to identify T.D.C. at the end of compression.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

A current-carrying semiconductor layer immersed in a normal magnetic field (force lines at right angles to current direction) generates a potential difference known as a Hall voltage at its terminals.

If current intensity remains constant, the generated voltage depends on magnetic field intensity alone. Periodic changes in magnetic field intensity are sufficient to generate a modulated electrical signal with frequency proportional to the speed of magnetic field change. This change is achieved by making a magnetic ring (internal part of pulley) with an opening pass the sensor.

As it moves, the metal part of the ring covers the sensor to block the magnetic field and thus generate a low ouput signal. Conversely, the sensor generates a high signal when the opening is over the sensor and a magnetic field is present.

Together with the rpm and TDC signal, this signal allows the control unit to identify the cylinders and determine injection point.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Pulley seal

2 - Magnetic material

EXCESS PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted in the centre of the intake chamber and has the task of informing the injection control unit in order to:

  • modulate injection pressure;
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - 5 Volt (from ECU)

2 - Earth

3 - Output signal

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

This is fitted to the thermostat cup and detects coolant temperature by means of a dual NTC thermistor with negative resistance coefficient.

One NTC thermistor sends the signal to the injection control unit whilst the other sends the signal to the temperature gauge and the warning light in the instrument panel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

The sensor is designed using semiconductor technology. In other words, the resistance level drops if sensor element temperature increases with increasing coolant temperature.

Because the resistance does not change in linear fashion as temperature increases, it is relatively higher at low temperatures than at high temperatures.

AIR FLOW METER WITH BUILT IN AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

The debimeter is located on the air intake sleeve and is hot film type.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

The intake air temperature sensor is built into the debimeter.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Covers

2 - Electronic card

3 - Sensor

4 - Mounting plate

5 - Mount

6 - O-Ring seal

7 - Temperature sensor

The air flow meter cannot be disassembled.

Operation

The principle of operation is based on a heated membrane positioned within a measurement channel that carries air into the engine.

The hot film membrane is maintained at constant temperature (about 120°C higher than the incoming air temperature) by the heating coil.

The air mass that flows through the measurement channel tends to remove heat from the membrane. Current must therefore flow through the coil to maintain the membrane at a constant temperature.

This current is measured by a special Wheatstone bridge.

The current is therefore proportional to the flowing air mass.

The flowmeter measures the air mass directly (not the volume) to eliminate problems of temperature, altitude, pressure etc.

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted on the single fuel manifold rail and its function is to provide the injection control unit with a feedback signal to enable it to:

  • modulate injection pressure;
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETER

Construction specifications

The sensor consists of a case secured to the accelerator pedal; the case contains an axially-located shaft connected to two potetiometers: a main potentiometer and a stand-by potentiometer.

A coil spring on the shaft ensures the correct amount of resistance to pressure while a second spring ensures return following release.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The accelerator pedal position is converted into an electrical voltage signal and sent to the injection control unit by the potentiometer connected to the pedal.

The accelerator pedal position signal is processed together with the information relating to the engine rpm to obtain the injection times and the pressure.

1.9 JTD 16V

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

Injection control unit (EDC 16C39 common rail)

It is fitted in the engine compartnent on the right side panel. The control unit the flash EPROM type, i.e. it can be reprogrammed from the outside without affecting the hardware.

The injection control unit integrates the absolute pressure sensor.

PIN OUT

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Connector A (vehicle wiring)

1 - Main services power supply

2 - Earth

3 - N.C.

4 - Earth

5 - Main services power supply

6 - Earth

7 - Turbine variable geometry solenoid valve signal

8 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (-)

9 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal signal

10 - Diesel temperature sensor (-)

11 - Diesel temperature sensor signal

12 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (-)

13 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor signal

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - N.C.

17 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NA)

18 - N.C.

19 - N.C.

20 - N.C.

21 - N.C.

22 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (+)

23 - N.C.

24 - N.C.

25 - K line

26 - N.C.

27 - N.C.

28 - Supply

29 - Compressor engagement relay feed negative signal

30 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (-)

31 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal signal

32 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

33 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor (-)

34 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

35 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor (-)

36 - Differential pressure sensor signal (DPF)

37 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (-)

38 - Resume Cruise Control

39 - N.C.

40 - N.C.

41 - N.C.

42 - N.C.

43 - N.C.

44 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (+)

45 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (+)

46 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (+)

47- W line (immobilizer)

48 - N.C.

49 - N.C.

50 - N.C.

51 - N.C.

52 - Heater plugs control unit fault diagnosis

53 - N.C.

54 - Compressor engagement request (A/C Request) from climate control/air conditioning node

55 - N.C.

56 - SET + Cruise Control

57 - N.C.

58 - N.C.

59 - N.C.

60 - N.C.

61 - C-CAN L

62 - C-CAN H

63 - N.C.

64 - N.C.

65 - N.C.

66 - N.C.

67 - N.C.

68 - Diesel filter heater relay feed negative signal

69 - Engine cooling fan 2nd level

70 - N.C.

71 - EOBD failure warning light

72 - Main relay feed negative signal

73 - N.C.

74 - Water in diesel filter sensor signal

75 - N.C.

76 - N.C.

77 - ON Cruise Control

78 - SET - Cruise Control

79 - Signal - contact on clutch pedal

80 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NC)

81 - N.C.

82 - N.C.

83 - C-CAN L

84 - C-CAN H

85 - N.C.

86 - N.C.

87 - N.C.

88 - N.C.

89 - N.C.

90 - Engine cooling fan 1st level

91 - Fuel pump relay feed negative signal

92 - N.C.

93 - Heater plugs activation

94 - Engine cooling fan 3rd level

Connector B (engine wiring)

1 - Cylinder no. 3 injector (+)

2 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (+)

3 - N.C.

4 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

5 - N.C.

6 - Swirl solenoid valve earth

7 - N.C.

8 - Fuel pressure sensor (-)

9 - N.C.

10 - N.C.

11 - Timing sensor (+)

12 - Engine rpm sensor (-)

13 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (+)

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (+)

17 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (+)

18 - N.C.

19 - Fuel pressure regulator (+)

20 - Timing sensor (-)

21 - Engine oil level

22 - N.C.

23 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (-)

24 - N.C.

25 - N.C.

26 - N.C.

27 - Engine rpm sensor (+)

28 - Fuel pressure sensor (+)

29 - N.C.

30 - N.C.

31 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (-)

32 - N.C.

33 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

34 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

35 - Diagnostic feedback (swirl)

36 - N.C.

37 - Air temperature sensor (flow meter)

38 - N.C.

39 - Motorized throttle earth

40 - Pressure signal from air pressure/temperature sensor

41 - Engine coolant temperature sensor (-)

42 - Output signal + (flow meter)

43 - Fuel pressure sensor signal

44 - Earth (flow meter)

45 - Swirl solenoid valve control

46 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

47 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (-)

48 - N.C.

49 - Fuel pressure regulator (-)

50 - Timing sensor signal

51 - N.C.

52 - Throttle body feedback

53 - Temperature signal from air pressure/temperature sensor

54 - N.C.

55 - N.C.

56 - Insufficient engine oil pressure

57 - N.C.

58 - Engine coolant temperature sensor signal

59 - Throttle solenoid valve control

60 - EGR solenoid valve

RPM SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted on the cylinder block/crankcase facing the flywheel on the crankshaft.

It is inductive type, i.e. its operation is determined by magnetic field changes generated by the teeth passing in front of the phonic wheel (60-2 teeth).

The injection control unit uses the rpm signal for:

  • determining the engine speed of rotation
  • determining the angular crankshaft position.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The changeover from full to empty determined by the presence or absence of a gap brings about a magnetic flux change sufficient to generate an induced alternating voltage proportional to the number of teeth on the ring (or phonic wheel).

The frequency and amplitude of the voltage send to the electronic control unit provides the latter with an indication of the engine angular speed.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Brass bush

2 - Permanent magnet

3 - Plastic sensor casing

4 - Coil winding

5 - Core

6 - Ring gear or flywheel

7 - Coaxial paired cable or electrical connection

The recommended distance (gap) between the end of the sensor and the flywheel for obtaining correct signals should be 0.8 - 1.5 mm.

This distance is not adjustable. If the gap is found to be outside the tolerance limits, check the condition of the sensor and phonic wheel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Maximum magnetic flux

2 - Minimum magnetic flux

3 - Induced alternating voltage

CAM ANGLE SENSOR

Specifications

This Hall effect sensor is fitted on the cylinder head facing the camshaft drive pulley.

A tooth on the pulley allows the timing sensor to indicate engine timing position.

The injection control unit uses the timing sensor signal to identify T.D.C. at the end of compression.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

A current-carrying semiconductor layer immersed in a normal magnetic field (force lines at right angles to current direction) generates a potential difference known as a Hall voltage at its terminals.

If current intensity remains constant, the generated voltage depends on magnetic field intensity alone. Periodic changes in magnetic field intensity are sufficient to generate a modulated electrical signal with frequency proportional to the speed of magnetic field change. To produce this change, a tooth on the inner part of the pulley periodically moves close to the sensor.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Signal

3 - Supply

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE AND EXCESS PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

The excess pressure and intake air temperature sensor is an integral component which is designed to measure the pressure and the temperature of the air inside the intake manifold.

It is fitted on the intake manifold and has the task of informing the injection control unit in order to:

  • regulate the pressure of the variable geometry turbine in order to ensure optimum engine performance in all operating conditions.
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Air temperature signal

3 - 5 Volt (from ECU)

4 - Supercharging pressure output signal

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

This is fitted to the thermostat cup and detects coolant temperature by means of a dual NTC thermistor with negative resistance coefficient.

One NTC thermistor sends the signal to the injection control unit whilst the other sends the signal to the temperature gauge and the warning light in the instrument panel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

The sensor is designed using semiconductor technology. In other words, the resistance level drops if sensor element temperature increases with increasing coolant temperature.

Because the resistance does not change in linear fashion as temperature increases, it is relatively higher at low temperatures than at high temperatures.

AIR FLOW METER WITH BUILT IN AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

The debimeter is located on the air intake sleeve and is hot film type.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Air temperature sensor output signal

2 - Maintenance current

3 - Negative

4 - 5V power supply

5 - Flow meter output signal

The intake air temperature sensor is built into the debimeter.

The air flow meter cannot be disassembled.

Operation

The principle of operation is based on a heated membrane positioned within a measurement channel that carries air into the engine.

The hot film membrane is maintained at constant temperature (about 120°C higher than the incoming air temperature) by the heating coil.

The air mass that flows through the measurement channel tends to remove heat from the membrane. Current must therefore flow through the coil to maintain the membrane at a constant temperature.

This current is measured by a special Wheatstone bridge.

The current is therefore proportional to the flowing air mass.

The flowmeter measures the air mass directly (not the volume) to eliminate problems of temperature, altitude, pressure etc.

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted at the end of the of the single fuel manifold rail and its function is to provide the injection control unit with a feedback signal to enable it to:

  • modulate injection pressure;
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Output signal

3 - Supply

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETER

Construction specifications

The sensor consists of a case secured to the accelerator pedal; the case contains an axially-located shaft connected to two potetiometers: a main potentiometer and a stand-by potentiometer.

A coil spring on the shaft ensures the correct amount of resistance to pressure while a second spring ensures return following release.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The accelerator pedal position is converted into an electrical voltage signal and sent to the injection control unit by the potentiometer connected to the pedal.

The accelerator pedal position signal is processed together with the information relating to the engine rpm to obtain the injection times and the pressure.

2.4 JTD 20V

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

Injection control unit (EDC 16C39 common rail)

It is fitted in the engine compartnent on the right side panel. The control unit the flash EPROM type, i.e. it can be reprogrammed from the outside without affecting the hardware.

The injection control unit integrates the absolute pressure sensor.

PIN OUT

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Connector A (vehicle wiring)

1 - Main services power supply

2 - Earth

3 - N.C.

4 - Earth

5 - Main services power supply

6 - Earth

7 - Turbine variable geometry solenoid valve signal

8 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (-)

9 - Potentiometer signal 1 on accelerator pedal

10 - Diesel temperature sensor (-)

11 - Diesel temperature sensor signal

12 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (-)

13 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor signal

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - N.C.

17 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NA)

18 - N.C.

19 - N.C.

20 - N.C.

21 - N.C.

22 - Air conditioning linear pressure sensor (+)

23 - N.C.

24 - N.C.

25 - K line

26 - N.C.

27 - N.C.

28 - Supply

29 - Compressor engagement relay feed negative signal

30 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (-)

31 - Potentiometer signal 2 on accelerator pedal

32 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

33 - Downstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor

34 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor signal

35 - Upstream particle filter (DPF) temperature sensor (-)

36 - Differential pressure sensor signal (DPF)

37 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (-)

38 - Cruise Control Resume

39 - N.C.

40 - N.C.

41 - N.C.

42 - N.C.

43 - N.C.

44 - Differential pressure sensor (DPF) (+)

45 - Potentiometer 1 on accelerator pedal (+)

46 - Potentiometer 2 on accelerator pedal (+)

47 - W line (immobilizer)

48 - N.C.

49 - N.C.

50 - N.C.

51 - N.C.

52 - Heater plugs control unit fault diagnosis

53 - N.C.

54 - Compressor engagement request (A/C Request) from climate control/air conditioning node

55 - N.C.

56 - SET + Cruise Control

57 - N.C.

58 - N.C.

59 - N.C.

60 - N.C.

61 - C-CAN L

62 - C-CAN H

63 - N.C.

64 - N.C.

65 - N.C.

66 - N.C.

67 - N.C.

68 - Diesel filter heater relay feed negative signal

69 - Engine cooling fan 2nd stage

70 - N.C.

71 - EOBD failure warning light

72 - Main relay feed negative signal

73 - N.C.

74 - Water in diesel filter sensor signal

75 - N.C.

76 - N.C.

77 - Cruise Control ON

78 - SET - Cruise Control

79 - N.C.

80 - Signal + contact on brake pedal (NC)

81 - N.C.

82 - N.C.

83 - C-CAN L

84 - C-CAN H

85 - N.C.

86 - N.C.

87 - N.C.

88 - N.C.

89 - N.C.

90 - Engine cooling fan 1st stage

91 - Fuel pump relay feed negative signal

92 - N.C.

93 - Heater plugs activation

94 - Engine cooling fan 3rd stage

Connector B (engine wiring)

1 - Cylinder no. 3 injector (+)

2 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (+)

3 - N.C.

4 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

5 - N.C.

6 - Swirl solenoid valve earth

7 - N.C.

8 - Fuel pressure sensor (-)

9 - N.C.

10 - N.C.

11 - Timing sensor (+)

12 - Engine rpm sensor (-)

13 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (+)

14 - N.C.

15 - N.C.

16 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (+)

17 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (+)

18 - Cylinder no. 5 injector (+)

19 - Fuel pressure regulator (+)

20 - Timing sensor (-)

21 - Engine oil level

22 - N.C.

23 - Air pressure/temperature sensor (-)

24 - N.C.

25 - N.C.

26 - N.C.

27 - Engine rpm sensor (+)

28 - Fuel pressure sensor (+)

29 - N.C.

30 - N.C.

31 - Cylinder no. 2 injector (-)

32 - N.C.

33 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

34 - Fuel pressure regulator on rail (+)

35 - Diagnostic feedback (SWIRL)

36 - N.C.

37 - Air temperature sensor (flow meter)

38 - N.C.

39 - Motorized throttle earth

40 - Pressure signal from air temperature/pressure sensor

41 - Engine coolant temperature sensor (-)

42 - Output signal + (flow meter)

43 - Fuel pressure sensor signal

44 - Earth (flow meter)

45 - Swirl solenoid valve control

46 - Cylinder no. 4 injector (-)

47 - Cylinder no. 1 injector (-)

48 - Cylinder no. 5 injector (-)

49 - Fuel pressure regulator (-)

50 - Timing sensor signal

51 - N.C.

52 - Throttle body feedback

53 - Temperature signal from air temperature/pressure sensor

54 - N.C.

55 - N.C.

56 - Insufficient engine oil pressure

57 - N.C.

58 - Engine coolant temperature sensor signal

59 - Throttle solenoid valve control

60 - EGR solenoid valve

RPM SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted on the cylinder block/crankcase facing the flywheel on the crankshaft.

It is inductive type, i.e. its operation is determined by magnetic field changes generated by the teeth passing in front of the phonic wheel (60-2 teeth).

The injection control unit uses the rpm signal for:

  • determining the engine speed of rotation
  • determining the angular crankshaft position.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The changeover from full to empty determined by the presence or absence of a gap brings about a magnetic flux change sufficient to generate an induced alternating voltage proportional to the number of teeth on the ring (or phonic wheel).

The frequency and amplitude of the voltage send to the electronic control unit provides the latter with an indication of the engine angular speed.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Brass bush

2 - Permanent magnet

3 - Plastic sensor casing

4 - Coil winding

5 - Core

6 - Ring gear or flywheel

7 - Coaxial paired cable or electrical connection

The recommended distance (gap) between the end of the sensor and the flywheel for obtaining correct signals should be 0.8 - 1.5 mm.

This distance is not adjustable. If the gap is found to be outside the tolerance limits, check the condition of the sensor and phonic wheel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Maximum magnetic flux

2 - Minimum magnetic flux

3 - Induced alternating voltage

CAM ANGLE SENSOR

Specifications

This Hall effect sensor is fitted on the cylinder head facing the camshaft drive pulley.

A tooth on the pulley allows the timing sensor to indicate engine timing position.

The injection control unit uses the timing sensor signal to identify T.D.C. at the end of compression.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

A current-carrying semiconductor layer immersed in a normal magnetic field (force lines at right angles to current direction) generates a potential difference known as a Hall voltage at its terminals.

If current intensity remains constant, the generated voltage depends on magnetic field intensity alone. Periodic changes in magnetic field intensity are sufficient to generate a modulated electrical signal with frequency proportional to the speed of magnetic field change. To produce this change, a tooth on the inner part of the pulley periodically moves close to the sensor.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Signal

3 - Supply

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE AND EXCESS PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

The excess pressure and intake air temperature sensor is an integral component which is designed to measure the pressure and the temperature of the air inside the intake manifold.

It is fitted on the intake manifold and has the task of informing the injection control unit in order to:

  • regulate the pressure of the variable geometry turbine in order to ensure optimum engine performance in all operating conditions.
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Air temperature signal

3 - 5 Volt (from ECU)

4 - Supercharging pressure output signal

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

This is fitted to the thermostat cup and detects coolant temperature by means of a dual NTC thermistor with negative resistance coefficient.

One NTC thermistor sends the signal to the injection control unit whilst the other sends the signal to the temperature gauge and the warning light in the instrument panel.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

The sensor is designed using semiconductor technology. In other words, the resistance level drops if sensor element temperature increases with increasing coolant temperature.

Because the resistance does not change in linear fashion as temperature increases, it is relatively higher at low temperatures than at high temperatures.

AIR FLOW METER WITH BUILT IN AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Specifications

The debimeter is located on the air intake sleeve and is hot film type.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Air temperature sensor output signal

2 - Maintenance current

3 - Negative

4 - 5V power supply

5 - Flow meter output signal

The intake air temperature sensor is built into the debimeter.

The air flow meter cannot be disassembled.

Operation

The principle of operation is based on a heated membrane positioned within a measurement channel that carries air into the engine.

The hot film membrane is maintained at constant temperature (about 120°C higher than the incoming air temperature) by the heating coil.

The air mass that flows through the measurement channel tends to remove heat from the membrane. Current must therefore flow through the coil to maintain the membrane at a constant temperature.

This current is measured by a special Wheatstone bridge.

The current is therefore proportional to the flowing air mass.

The flowmeter measures the air mass directly (not the volume) to eliminate problems of temperature, altitude, pressure etc.

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

Specifications

It is fitted at the end of the of the single fuel manifold rail and its function is to provide the injection control unit with a feedback signal to enable it to:

  • modulate injection pressure;
  • regulate fuel injection duration.
DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

1 - Earth

2 - Output signal

3 - Supply

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POTENTIOMETER

Construction specifications

The sensor consists of a case secured to the accelerator pedal; the case contains an axially-located shaft connected to two potetiometers: a main potentiometer and a stand-by potentiometer.

A coil spring on the shaft ensures the correct amount of resistance to pressure while a second spring ensures return following release.

DIESEL INJECTION PRESSURE PUMP ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Operation

The accelerator pedal position is converted into an electrical voltage signal and sent to the injection control unit by the potentiometer connected to the pedal.

The accelerator pedal position signal is processed together with the information relating to the engine rpm to obtain the injection times and the pressure.

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