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Multifunction Electronic Modules: Overview Land Rover Freelander L359

OVERVIEW

The vehicle electrical system comprises a number of control modules which are interconnected via several network systems.

The following network systems are used on the vehicle

  1. High Speed Controller Area Network bus
  2. Medium speed CAN bus
  3. Local Interconnect Network (LIN) bus
  4. Media Orientated Systems Transport (MOST) system.

The CJB is the 'gateway' for the network systems which allows information to be exchanged between networks.

The entertainment system components are connected on a fiber optic MOST system. The MOST system can send and receive information to/from the other network systems via a 'gateway' in the Integrated Control Module.

The following table shows each vehicle control module, the network system to which it is connected, its function and location in the vehicle.

ModuleNetwork SystemFunctionVehicle Location
CJBHigh speed CAN busControls body functions and power distributionPassenger footwell, behind glovebox
Steering angle sensorHigh speed CAN busTransmits steering positional informationIntegral with the steering wheel clockspring
Diagnostic socketHigh speed CAN busAllows the transfer of vehicle information using IDS or other diagnostic toolDriver's footwell on underside of instrument panel
RCMHigh speed CAN busControls deployment of supplementary restraint componentsRear of center console, below arm rest
TCMHigh speed CAN busControls automatic transmission operationMounted on the top of the transmission housing
ECMHigh speed CAN busControls engine management and fuel system operationMounted between the bulkheads in the engine compartment
ABS moduleHigh speed CAN busControls all aspects of the braking systemMounted between the bulkheads on LH side of engine compartment
Headlamp levelling moduleHigh speed CAN busControls the dynamic headlamp levelling functionPassenger footwell, behind the glovebox
Occupant classification sensor (NAS only)High speed CAN busDetects when a passenger is in the front passenger seatUnderside of passenger seat
Terrain Response moduleHigh speed CAN busControls the Terrain Response system using data from other vehicle systemsIntegral with Terrain Response rotary control
Electronic differential control moduleHigh speed CAN busControls the operation of the electronic differentialMounted on front of rear differential
CJBMedium speed CAN busControls body functions and power distributionPassenger footwell, behind glovebox
Fuel fired heater moduleMedium speed CAN busControls operation of the fuel fired heaterIntegrated with the ATC module
Diagnostic socketMedium speed CAN busAllows the transfer of vehicle information using IDS or other diagnostic toolDriver's footwell on underside of instrument panel
Passenger door moduleMedium speed CAN busControls window and locking functionsMounted in passenger door
Parking aid moduleMedium speed CAN busControls parking aid systemMounted on LH rear suspension turret
Seat memory moduleMedium speed CAN busControls driver seat positioning and also memory functions of other driver personalized functionsUnder driver's seat
Trailer moduleMedium speed CAN busControls operation of trailer lamps and also informs CJB that trailer connectedLH side of luggage compartment, behind suspension turret
Instrument cluster/Driver Information ModuleMedium speed CAN busReceives data from other systems to provide driver informationInstrument panel
Driver's door moduleMedium speed CAN busControls window and locking functionsMounted in driver's door
ATC moduleMedium speed CAN busContains controls for the heating and air conditioning systemsMounted in center console
Integrated Control ModuleMedium speed CAN busContains controls for the entertainment system and gateway between audio system and other vehicle systemsIntegral part of head unit, located in center console
Integrated Head Unit (IHU)Medium speed CAN busContains controls for the entertainment systemIntegral part of head unit, located in center console
RH rear door moduleLINControls window and locking operationMounted in RH rear door
LH rear door moduleLINControls window and locking operationMounted in LH rear door
GeneratorLINProvide load signal to ECMLocated in engine compartment. Location on engine dependent on engine fitting.
RH front seat heat moduleLINUsed by ATC to control seat heater temperatureUnderside of seat
LH front seat heat moduleLINUsed by ATC to control seat heater temperatureUnderside of seat
Air quality sensorLINMeasures air quality in the vehicle interiorFitted to the heater assembly
Flap actuator module 1LINMoves flaps within the heater assembly to direct air flow to different parts of the interiorPart of the heater assembly
Flap actuator module 2LINMoves flaps within the heater assembly to direct air flow to different parts of the interiorPart of the heater assembly
Flap actuator module 3LINMoves flaps within the heater assembly to direct air flow to different parts of the interiorPart of the heater assembly
Flap actuator module 4LINMoves flaps within the heater assembly to direct air flow to different parts of the interiorPart of the heater assembly
Flap actuator module 5LINMoves flaps within the heater assembly to direct air flow to different parts of the interiorPart of the heater assembly
Humidity sensorLINMeasures air quality in the vehicle interiorIntegral with the interior rear view mirror
HVAC control moduleLINControls operation of the HVAC system functionsIntegral with HVAC controls panel in center console
Steering wheel moduleLINConverts analogue signals from steering wheel switches into digital messagesBehind steering wheel clockspring
Battery backed sounderLINActivated by CJB when alarm trigger is receivedMounted in a central position between the bulkheads in the engine compartment
Electric steering column lockLINControls the locking and unlocking of the steering columnOn underside of steering column, under lower column shroud
CJBLINControl body functions and power distributionPassenger footwell, behind glovebox
Light switch moduleLINControl of headlamp operation and levellingDriver's side of instrument panel
Volumetric sensorLINDetects movement in vehicle interior and activates anti-theft alarm systemIn housing in center of headlining
Rain sensor moduleLINDetects moisture on the windshieldAt top of windshield
Start control unitLINUsed to identify the remote handset - component of the keyless start systemIn instrument panel, adjacent to the steering column
RF receiverLINReceives RF transmissions from the TPMS system and the remote handsetPositioned adjacent to the rear interior lamp, behind the headlining
Headlamp levelling moduleLINControls the dynamic headlamp levelling functionsPassenger footwell, behind glovebox, integral with headlamp levelling module
RH headlampLINProvides positional information to the headlamp levelling moduleAttached to the headlamp assembly
LH headlampLINProvides positional data to the headlamp levelling moduleAttached to the headlamp assembly
Driver's window switchLINControls operation of the driver's windowMounted in driver's door
Driver's door moduleLINControls window and locking functionsMounted in driver's door
Passenger door moduleLINControls window and locking functionsMounted in passenger door
Transmission selector lever moduleLINSends selector lever position to the TCMLocated below center console
TCMLINReceives selector lever position information to control transmission operationMounted on the top of the transmission housing
Integrated Control ModuleMOSTContains controls for the entertainment system and gateway between audio system and other vehicle systemsIntegral part of head unit, located in center console
Integrated Head UnitMOSTContains controls for the entertainment systemIntegral part of head unit, located in center console
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) receiverMOSTReceives digital radio broadcastsMounted in LH side of the luggage compartment
Bluetooth phone moduleMOSTControls the operation of the Bluetooth phone systemMounted in RH side of the luggage compartment
Amplifier/TunerMOSTProvides amplification for the entertainment systems and reception of radio RF broadcastsMounted in RH side of the luggage compartment
Navigation computerMOSTReads map data from a DVD to calculate and display visual route guidance information via the TAD and audible guidance via the amplifier to the driverBelow the IHU in the center console
Touch Screen Display (TAD)MOSTProvides the driver interface to the entertainment, navigation and driver personalization functionsAbove the IHU in the center console

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

For a detailed description of the multifunction electronic control modules, refer to the relevant Description and Operation workshop information.

See Module Controlled Functions .