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Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control

COMPONENT LOCATIONS - SHEET 1 OF 2









COMPONENT LOCATIONS - SHEET 2 OF 2









GENERAL
The anti-lock control - traction control system is based on the 4 channel Bosch 8.0 system and provides the following brake functions:
- ARM (active roll mitigation).
- ABS (anti-lock brake system).
- CBC (corner brake control).
- DSC.
- EBD (electronic brake force distribution).
- ETC (electronic traction control).
- EBA (emergency brake assist).
- EDC (engine drag-torque control).
- HDC.
The system consists of the following components:
- A DSC switch.
- An HDC switch.
- An HDC relay.
- A stoplamp switch.
- Four wheel speed sensors.
- A yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor.
- A steering angle sensor.
- Four warning indicators.
- A HCU (hydraulic control unit) with attached ABS (anti-lock brake system) module.

DSC SWITCH
The DSC switch allows the DSC function to be selected off. Although Land Rover recommend that DSC is selected on for all normal driving conditions, it may be beneficial to de-select DSC, to maximize traction, under the following conditions:
- If the vehicle needs to be rocked out of a hollow or a soft surface.
- Driving on loose surfaces or with snow chains.
- Driving in deep sand, snow or mud.
- On tracks with deep longitudinal ruts.
The DSC switch is a non-latching switch installed in the center switch pack on the instrument panel. Pressing the DSC switch connects an ignition power feed to the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module. With the first press of the DSC switch, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module disables the DSC functions. When the DSC switch is pressed again, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module re-enables the DSC functions. The DSC switch must be pressed for a minimum of 0.3 second for the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module to react. The DSC function is re-enabled at the beginning of each ignition cycle.
The status of the DSC switch selection is shown by the DSC warning indicator. The DSC warning indicator is off while DSC is selected on, and continuously illuminated while DSC is selected off.
A DSC switch request to disable DSC is ignored if the air suspension system has failed, or is in off-road height at speeds above 60 km/h (37.5 mph).
To guard against incorrect operation or a broken switch, if the input from the DSC switch is held high for more than one minute, a failure is stored in the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module.
Even if DSC is deselected, driving maneuvers with extreme yaw or lateral acceleration may trigger DSC activity to assist vehicle stability.

HDC SWITCH
The HDC switch controls the selection of the HDC function.
The HDC switch is a non-latching switch installed on the center console, to the rear of the gear shift lever. Pressing and releasing the HDC switch momentarily connects an ignition power feed to the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module. With the first press and release of the HDC switch, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module enables operation of the HDC function. When the HDC switch is pressed and released again, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module disables operation of the HDC function.
To guard against incorrect operation or a broken switch, if the switch is pressed for more than 10 seconds no change of state occurs. If the input from the HDC switch is held high for more than one minute, a failure is stored in the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module.

HDC RELAY
The HDC relay is used to illuminate the stoplamps when the brakes are activated:
- During HDC operation.
- During dynamic application of the parking brake. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake
- By the adaptive speed control system. For additional information, refer to Speed Control
For additional information, refer to Speed Control
The HDC relay is a non-serviceable, solid state relay on the circuit board of the CJB (central junction box). Operation of the HDC relay is controlled by the ABS module switching the coil to ground.
To operate the stoplamps during HDC or adaptive speed control operation, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module monitors brake system hydraulic pressure and energizes the HDC relay during active braking. A pressure threshold and time filter prevent the stoplamps from flickering when HDC is braking. During dynamic application of the parking brake, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module energizes the HDC relay when it receives a stoplamp request message from the parking brake module on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus.

STOPLAMP SWITCH
The stoplamp switch is mounted in the brake pedal bracket and operated by the brake pedal. The stoplamp switch is a two pole switch: The BS (brake switch) pole supplies a brake pedal status signal to the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module; the BLS (brake lamp switch) pole operates the stoplamps and also supplies a brake pedal status signal to the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module and to the ECM (engine control module).
While the brake pedal is released:
- The BS contacts are closed, and connect an ignition power feed from the CJB (central junction box) to the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module.
- The BLS contacts are open.
When the brake pedal is pressed:
- The BS contacts open.
- The BLS contacts close, and connect an ignition power feed from the CJB (central junction box) to the three stoplamps, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module and the ECM (engine control module).
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module monitors the status inputs from the stoplamp switch and broadcasts the brake pedal status and an associated quality factor on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus.

WHEEL SPEED SENSORS









An active wheel speed sensor is installed in each wheel hub to provide the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module with a rotational speed signal from each road wheel. The head of each wheel speed sensor is positioned close to a 48 tooth sensor ring on the outer diameter of the constant velocity joint of the halfshaft. A flying lead connects each sensor to the vehicle wiring.
The wheel speed sensors each have a power supply connection and a signal connection with the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module. When the ignition switch is in position II, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module supplies power to the wheel speed sensors and monitors the return signals. Any rotation of the halfshafts induces current fluctuations in the return signals which are converted into individual wheel speeds and the overall vehicle speed by the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module.
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module outputs the individual wheel speeds and the vehicle speed on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus for use by other systems. The quality of the vehicle speed signal is also broadcast on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus. If all wheel speed signals are available to calculate vehicle speed from, the quality of the vehicle speed signal is set to 'data calculated within specified accuracy'. If one or more wheel speed sensors is faulty, the quality of the vehicle speed signal is set to 'accuracy outside specification'.
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module monitors the wheel speed sensor circuits for faults. If a fault is detected the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module stores a related fault code and illuminates the appropriate warning indicators, depending on the system functions affected (DSC/ETC, ABS (anti-lock brake system), EBA (emergency brake assist)/EBD (electronic brake force distribution), HDC). Also a warning chime sounds and a related message is shown in the message center. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster
Since the wheel speed sensors are active devices, a return signal is available when the road wheels are not turning, which enables the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module to check the sensors while the vehicle is stationary. In addition, the direction of travel of each wheel can be sensed. This information is broadcast on the high sped CAN (controller area network) bus for use by other systems.

YAW RATE AND LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR
The yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor provides the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module with inputs of yaw rate and lateral acceleration.
The yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor is installed under the center console and secured to the transmission tunnel with two bolts.
When the ignition switch is in position II, the yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor receives an ignition power feed from the CJB (central junction box). The sensor is self diagnosed by the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module and can be interrogated using T4. The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module broadcasts the yaw rate and lateral acceleration values, on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus, for use by other systems.
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module monitors the yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor for faults. If a fault is detected the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module stores a related fault code and illuminates the DSC warning indicator. Also, a warning chime sounds and a message advising of an HDC fault is shown in the message center. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR









The steering angle sensor measures the steering wheel angle and the rate of change of the steering wheel angle (known as the steering wheel angle speed). These measurements are output on the high speed CAN (controller area network) bus, together with a quality factor signal, for use by other systems. The ABS (anti-lock brake system) module uses the steering angle sensor signals for CBC and DSC operation.
The steering angle sensor is fixed to the pivot bracket of the steering column by three screws. A gear wheel in the steering angle sensor engages with a plastic drive collar fixed onto the lower shaft of the column. Inside the steering angle sensor, the gear wheel meshes with a gear train containing magnets. An eight pin electrical connector provides the interface between the vehicle wiring and integrated circuits in the steering angle sensor.
The steering angle sensor uses the MR (magneto resistive) effect, which evaluates the direction of magnetic fields, to measure the angular position of the lower shaft, and thus the steering wheel angle. When the steering wheel turns, the steering column lower shaft rotates the gear wheel in the steering angle sensor, which drives the gear train and rotates the magnets on the gears. The direction of the magnetic fields is constantly monitored by the steering angle sensor and converted into a steering wheel angle and steering wheel angle speed.
The steering angle sensor performs a plausibility check of the steering wheel angle each time the following conditions co-exist:
- The vehicle is traveling in a straight line.
- The vehicle speed is between 20 and 25 km/h (12.5 and 15.6 mph).
- The transfer box is in high range.
- The brake pedal is not pressed.
- There is no ABS (anti-lock brake system), DSC or ETC activity.
The steering angle sensor uses inputs of wheel speed, yaw rate and lateral acceleration to determine when the vehicle is traveling in a straight line. When all of the conditions co-exist, the steering angle sensor checks the steering angle, which should be 0 ± 15°. If the steering angle is outside the limits on two successive checks, the steering angle sensor changes the quality factor signal to 'outside specification' for the remainder of the ignition cycle and stores a fault code. At the beginning of each ignition cycle the quality factor signal is reset to 'within specified accuracy'.
The status of the steering angle sensor can be determined using T4.
If the steering angle sensor is replaced, the new sensor must be calibrated using T4. The steering angle sensor must also be re-calibrated any time it is disturbed from the steering column, or if the upper and lower steering columns are separated.

Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector C0862









WARNING INDICATORS
The following anti-lock control - traction control indicators are installed in the instrument cluster:

ABS (anti-lock brake system) Warning Indicator
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator is an amber colored indicator located between the coolant temperature gage and the fuel level gage.
The ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator is continuously illuminated if there is a fault that affects ABS (anti-lock brake system) performance or causes the ABS (anti-lock brake system) function to be disabled.
Operation of the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator is controlled by a high speed CAN (controller area network) bus message from the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module to the instrument cluster.
When the ignition switch is first turned to position II, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if a fault is stored in the memory of the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator goes off for 0.5 second, 0.5 second after the start of the bulb check. If a fault during the previous ignition cycle caused the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator to be illuminated, the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator may remain illuminated after the next bulb check, even if the fault has been rectified and cleared from the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module; the ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning indicator remains illuminated until vehicle speed reaches 15-20 km/h (9.5-12.5 mph) while additional checks of the related inputs are performed.

Brake Warning Indicator
The brake warning indicator is a dual colored indicator, located in the coolant temperature gage, that illuminates amber for EBA (emergency brake assist) faults and red for EBD (electronic brake force distribution) faults. The brake warning indicator is also used to give warnings of:
- Low brake fluid level (illuminates red). For additional information, refer to Hydraulic Brake Actuation Description and Operation
- Brake pad wear (illuminates amber). For additional information, refer to Rear Disc Brake
Operation of the brake warning indicator is controlled by a high speed CAN (controller area network) bus message from the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module to the instrument cluster.
When the ignition switch is first turned to position II, the brake warning indicator illuminates amber for approximately 1.5 seconds then red for approximately 1.5 seconds, as a bulb check.


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