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Engine Control Unit ECM Z 18 XE - Function Opel Vectra C

DOHC Petrol Engine 3 illustrations ~622 words

Block Diagram

CAN abbreviations

15Ignition ON (terminal 15)B65Knock control sensor
30Battery positive (terminal 30)L2AInjector, cylinder 1
A40Direct ignition, ignition coilL2BInjector, cylinder 2
B18AC pressure sensorL2CInjector, cylinder 3
B28Camshaft sensorL2DInjector, cylinder 4
B30Crankshaft pulse pick-upM8Fuel pump sensor
B39Coolant temperature sensorS41Clutch switch
B56Heated oxygen sensor, mixture regulationS87Oil pressure switch
B57Oxygen sensor, catalytic converter control

Block Diagram (Continued)

B22Pedal position sensorG8Alternator
B41Oil level sensorX97Rear electronics module
B64Intake air temperature sensorY56Exhaust gas recirculation solenoid valve

Block Diagram (Continued)

31Ground (terminal 31)S216Brake light switch
A111Throttle valve moduleX125Engine compartment electronics module
B102Hot film mass air flow meterY123Tank vent solenoid valve

Function Table

Wiring harness plug X1 = 64-pin, engine side "M"

Wiring harness plug X2 = 64-pin, vehicle side "K"

Wiring harness plug X3 = control unit housing

TerminalDescriptionSourceDestination
X1-1Voltage supply, sensors (ground)ECMB18 B28 B39 B41 Y56
X1-2The intake air temperature is registered for calculation of the air massECMB64
X1-3Throttle valve sensor (voltage supply, potentiometer 2)ECMA111
X1-5Crankshaft sensor (ground)B30ECM
X1-8Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (ground)B57ECM
X1-9Exhaust gas recirculation valve (input signal)Y56ECM
X1-10Throttle valve sensor (signal line, potentiometer 1)A111ECM
X1-11Camshaft sensor (signal line)B28ECM
X1-12Actuation of injector, cylinder 4ECML2D
X1-13Throttle valve actuator (ground)ECMA111
X1-15Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 1ECMA40
X1-16Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 4ECMA40
X1-17Knock sensor (signal line)B65ECM
X1-18Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (heating)ECMB30
X1-19Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (heating)ECMB57
X1-20Throttle valve sensor (voltage supply, potentiometer 1)ECMA111
X1-23Actuation of exhaust gas recirculation valveECMB64 Y56
X1-24Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (ground)B56ECM
X1-25Coolant temperature sensor (signal line)B39ECM
X1-26Throttle valve sensor (ground, potentiometer 2)A111ECM
X1-27Hot film mass air flow meter (ground, temperature sensor)ECMB102
X1-29Actuation of injector, cylinder 1ECML2A
X1-30Throttle valve actuator (voltage supply)ECMA111
X1-31Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 2ECMA40
X1-32Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 3ECMA40
X1-33Screened wiring for sensorsECMB30 B56 B57 B65
X1-34Actuation of fuel vent valveECMY123
X1-35Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (heating)ECMB57
X1-37Crankshaft sensor (voltage supply)ECMB30
X1-40Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (signal line)ECMB56
X1-41Hot film mass air flow meter (signal line, temperature sensor)B102ECM
X1-42Throttle valve sensor (ground, potentiometer 1)ECMA111
X1-43Hot film mass air flow meter (signal line)B102ECM
X1-44Actuation of injector, cylinder 3ECML2C
X1-45Throttle valve actuator (ground)ECMA111
X1-47Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 1ECMA40
X1-48Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 4ECMA40
X1-49Knock sensor (voltage supply)ECMB65
X1-51Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (heating)ECMB56
X1-52Voltage supply, sensorsECMB18 B28 B39 Y56
X1-55Actuation of exhaust gas recirculation valve (ground)ECMY56
X1-57Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (signal line)ECMB57
X1-58Throttle valve sensor (ground, potentiometer 2)ECMA111
X1-59The oil quantity is registered (signal line)B41ECM
X1-60The oil pressure is registered (signal line)S87ECM
X1-61Actuation of injector, cylinder 2ECML2B
X1-62Throttle valve actuator (voltage supply)ECMA111
X1-63Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 2ECMA40
X1-64Direct ignition, ignition coil, cylinder 3ECMA40
X2-7The AC refrigerant pressure is registeredB18ECM
X2-8Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 1 (signal line)B22ECM
X2-10Clutch switch (cruise control)S41ECM
X2-14Malfunction indicator lamp MILECMIPC
X2-19Fuel pump relayECMREC
X2-24Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 2 (signal line)B22ECM
X2-26Input of alternator condition information, "L" terminalG8ECM
X2-28Brake light switch (signal line)S216ECM
X2-29Actuation, fan relay 2ECMUEC
X2-30Actuation, fan relay 1ECMUEC
X2-31Voltage supply, 12 volts to main relayUECECM
X2-32Battery positive (terminal 30)UECECM
X2-36Main relay actuationECMUEC
X2-39Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 1 (voltage supply)ECMB22
X2-40Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 1 (ground)ECMB22
X2-42Brake test sensor (signal line)S216ECM
X2-45Starter relayECMUEC
X2-46Actuation, fan relay 3ECMUEC
X2-47Voltage supply, 12 volts to main relayUECECM
X2-51Actuation of AC compressor relayECMUEC
X2-55Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 2 (voltage supply)ECMB22
X2-56Pedal position sensor, potentiometer 2 (ground)ECMB22
X2-57Tank capacity sensor (signal line)M8ECM
X2-63Ignition key positionCIMECM
X2-64Ignition ON (terminal 15)UECECM
X3-1Ground (terminal 31)GroundECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANInput of information regarding ABS status (status of ABS error message)ABSECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANInput of information regarding CIM status (status of immobiliser error message, cruise control buttons)CIMECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANAC status is communicated to other control units via CANECMCIM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANECM status is communicated to other control units via CAN for function monitoring (network monitoring)ECMABS AHL CIM EHPS TCM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe current engine speed and accelerator pedal position is made available to other control units via CANECMABS CIM EHPS TCM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe current engine coolant temperature is made available to other control units via CANECMCIM TCM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe current engine torque is made available to other control units via CANECMABS TCM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANImmobiliser informationCIM ECMECM CIM
X2-38 X2-6 CANInput of information via the request for torque reduction by ABS with TCSABSECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANInput of information regarding TCM status (transmission emergency operation, gear engaged and selected shift mode)TCMABS ECM CIM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANInput of information regarding transmission temperatureTCMECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANInput of information regarding the request for torque reduction by TCMTCMECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANDiagnostics – communication with testerDIAG ECMECM DIAG
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe current vehicle speed and distance travelled is made available to other control units via CANECMCIM EHPS
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe ECM receives the wheel speeds for calculating the odometer signal via CANABSECM
X2-38 X2-6 HSCANThe ECM receives the wheel speeds for calculating the vehicle speed signal via CANABSECM

Functional Description

The following new functions have been integrated in the engine control unit and are output to the CAN bus by the ECM:

  • Oil level check
  • Fuel level check
  • Vehicle speed calculation
  • ECO Service flex data calculation

Storage of Diagnosis Fault Codes

In order to conform to the statutory EOBD requirements for vehicle self-diagnosis, a so-called freeze frame is stored. This serves to record the operating conditions during recognition of the exhaust emissions-related faults in the engine control. This is performed upon the first exhaust emissions-related fault after initial operation of the vehicle, e.g. after erasing the fault memory. The freeze frame contains data which must be stored in order to record the engine operating conditions as defined by statutory legislation.

Engine Malfunction Telltale and Service Telltale (MIL, Svs)

The self-diagnosis provisions in each engine control unit include two diagnosis telltales, the malfunction indicator lamp MIL (exhaust emissions-related faults) and the service telltale SVS (remaining, non exhaust emissions-related faults).

Immobiliser

The CIM acts as an interface between the ECM, the transponder in the key and the various other control units, the identification of which is employed to determine engine starting authorisation. The CIM begins with the identification as soon as the ignition key is inserted in the ignition lock. When the ignition is switched ON, the ECM transmits information to the CIM and receives information regarding the validity of the transponder key used and the validity of the identification of other control units installed in the vehicle. If the security code from the CIM is correct, the ECM sends an engine start signal to the starter relay. In the case of an error, no start request is enabled by the ECM and a fault code is stored in the ECM.

See also Chapter: Immobiliser – function

Cruise Control

See Chapter: Cruise control – function

Engine Cooling and AC Compressor – Control

The engine control handles the complete engine cooling and AC management in the vehicle, i.e. the radiator fan control, depending on the engine coolant temperature and the system pressure in the AC, as well as the AC compressor control. In general, one suction cooling fan is installed in vehicles. The fans can be switched to several settings.

Electronic Accelerator Pedal

The following signals and components bear direct relevance to the observance/fulfilment of the safety regulations for the electronic accelerator pedal. Pedal position sensor 1 (PPS1), pedal position sensor 2 (PPS2), throttle valve sensor 1 (TPS1), throttle valve sensor 2 (TPS2), throttle valve servo motor

Electronic Accelerator Pedal Emergency Operation Modes

With a view to maximum availability for the driver, various emergency operation modes are available, depending on the particular fault recognised:

  • Emergency operation limitation of the permissible throttle valve opening to an applicable maximum value.

Limitation of the throttle valve opening speed.

Brake pedal actuation by the driver is evaluated as idling request.

Limitation of the permissible vehicle acceleration by separate application values for each individual transmission gear.

  • Emergency operation (power management)

During emergency operation, the current to the throttle valve motor is interrupted. In addition, software functions are implemented, which make possible limited operation of the vehicle via injection suppression, alternating between cylinders (possibly rotating), ignition retardation and/or other torque-reducing functions.

  • Increased engine idling (forced idle)

A suitable engine speed is kept constant, regardless of load, i.e. it is controlled by uphill/downhill inclines and various loading conditions.

  • Engine off (walk home)

In this case, the ignition and the injection are switched off.