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Chapter 5 Part B Ignition system - fuel injection engines

Contents
Crankshaft sensor and reluctor ring - removal and refitting . . . . . . . Distributor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine management electronic control unit (ECU) - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General information and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5 7 1 HT coil - removal, testing and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm - inspection and renewal . . Ignition system - testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition timing - checking and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark plugs - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 9 8 2

Degrees of difficulty
Easy, suitable for novice with little experience

Fairly easy, suitable for beginner with some experience

Fairly difficult, suitable for competent DIY mechanic

Difficult, suitable for experienced DIY mechanic

Very difficult, suitable for expert DIY or professional

Specifications
General
System types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rover/Motorola Modular Engine Management System (MEMS), fully electronic, controlled by ECU. Either single-point (SPi) or multi-point (MPi) fuel injection. 1-3-4-2 (No 1 cylinder at timing belt end) Clockwise (viewed from right-hand side of vehicle) Spark distribution only (ignition timing controlled by ECU) Anti-clockwise (viewed from left-hand side of vehicle) AUU 1186 NJD 10010 AUU 1641 (resistive type)

Firing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direction of crankshaft rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Distributor
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direction of rotor arm rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distributor cap: SPi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotor arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engine management Electronic Control Unit (ECU)

SPi: With catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Without catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPi: Alloy inlet manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic inlet manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MNE 10008, MNE 10023 or MNE 10042 MNE 10011, MNE 10013 or MNE 10051 MNE 101470 MKC 101730

Ignition timing @ idle speed (ECU-controlled)

SPi with catalytic converter - by ECU number (vacuum pipe connected) : MNE 10008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 BTDC MNE 10023, MNE 10042 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2 BTDC SPi without catalytic converter - by ECU number (vacuum pipe connected) : MNE 10011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 BTDC MNE 10013, MNE 10051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2 BTDC MPi - by ECU number (vacuum pipe connected) : MNE 101470, MKC 101730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 5 BTDC Note: Nominal value given for checking purposes only - not adjustable and may vary under ECU control

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Crankshaft sensor
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADU 7340

HT coil
Type: SPi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Current consumption - average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding resistances: Primary: Spi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mpi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEC 10002 or NEC 10003 NEC 10002, NEC 10003 or NEC 10004 Bosch, Ducellier or Rudi Cajavec 0.25 to 0.75 amps @ idle speed

0.3 to 0.5 ohms @ 20C 0.7 to 0.8 ohms @ 20C 5 to 15 K ohms @ 20C Nm 25 2 10 3 7 6 6 lbf ft 18 1 7 2 5 4 4

Torque wrench settings

Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distributor cap screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distributor rotor arm grub screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reluctor ring to flywheel setscrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition HT coil mounting screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crankshaft sensor mounting screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crankshaft sensor lead-to-flywheel cover plate screw . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 General information and precautions

General information
The ignition system is fully electronic in operation, incorporating an Electronic Control Unit (mounted on the engine compartment bulkhead), a distributor (driven off the inlet camshaft left-hand end) and a crankshaft sensor (mounted in the left-hand rear end of the engine cylinder block/crankcase) which registers with the reluctor ring fixed to the flywheel. The system also incorporates spark plugs, HT leads, an ignition HT coil and associated wiring. The system is divided into two circuits, which are the primary (low tension/LT) and secondary (high tension/HT) circuits. The primary circuit consists of the battery, ignition switch, ignition HT coil primary windings, ECU and wiring. The secondary circuit consists of the ignition HT coil secondary windings, the distributor cap and rotor arm, the spark plugs and the interconnecting HT leads. The ECU controls both the ignition system and the fuel injection system, integrating the two in a complete engine management system. Refer to Chapter 4 for information on any part of the system not given in this Chapter. As far as the ignition system is concerned, the ECU receives information in the form of electrical impulses or signals from the crankshaft sensor (which gives it the engine speed and crankshaft position), from the coolant temperature sensor (which gives it the engine temperature), from the throttle pedal switch (which tells it when the throttle is

closed) and from the manifold absolute pressure sensor (which gives it the load on the engine). All these signals are compared by the ECU, using digital techniques, with set values pre-programmed (mapped) into its memory. Based on this information, the ECU selects the ignition timing appropriate to those values and controls the ignition HT coil accordingly. This means that the distributor is just that, a distributor of the HT pulse to the appropriate spark plug. It has no effect whatsoever on the ignition timing. Also, the system is so sensitive that, at idle speed, the ignition timing may be constantly changing. This should be remembered if trying to check the ignition timing.

5 Distributor removal and refitting Removal

Precautions
Refer to Part A of this Chapter.

1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark plugs. 3 Undo the two distributor cap retaining screws and remove the cap and leads as an assembly. 4 Slacken and remove the grub screw securing the rotor arm to the camshaft end then pull off the rotor arm (see illustration). 5 Remove the distributor cap insulating plate from the cylinder head. 6 Examine each components for signs of wear or damage and renew as necessary.

Refitting
7 Refitting is a reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the rotor arm grub screw and distributor cap screws to the specified torque settings.

2 Spark plugs - renewal

Refer to Chapter 1.

3 HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm - inspection and renewal

1 Refer to Chapter 1. Note the anti-flash shield fitted beneath the rotor arm.

4 HT coil - removal, testing and refitting

5.4 Distributor assembly 1 Refer to Section 4 in Part A of this Chapter. 1 2 Distributor cap Rotor arm 3 Grub screw 4 Insulating plate

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8 Ignition timing checking and adjustment

Refer to Chapter 1.

9 Ignition system - testing

6.3 Removing crankshaft sensor (wiring lead screw arrowed)

6.6 Reluctor ring-to-flywheel screws (arrowed) 7 Check the ring for obvious signs of wear or damage and renew it if necessary.

6 Crankshaft sensor and reluctor ring - removal and refitting Removal

Crankshaft sensor

Refitting
Crankshaft sensor
8 Ensure that the sensor and cylinder block/crankcase mating surfaces are clean then refit the sensor and tighten its retaining screws to the specified torque. 9 Connect the sensor wiring connector and tighten the connector mounting screw to the specified torque. 10 Reconnect the battery negative terminal.

1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2 Disconnect the sensor wiring at its connector plug on the flywheel rear cover plate, then undo the retaining screw to release the wiring lead. 3 Remove the two retaining screws and withdraw the sensor from the cylinder block/crankcase (see illustration). 4 Inspect the sensor for obvious signs of wear or damage and renew it if necessary. No data is available to enable the sensor to be tested. If thought to be faulty, it can be checked only by substitution with a new component.

Reluctor ring
11 Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure. Tighten the reluctor retaining screws to the specified torque.

Reluctor ring
5 Remove the flywheel. 6 Undo the two screws securing the reluctor ring to the rear of the flywheel and withdraw it (see illustration).

7 Engine management electronic control unit (ECU) - removal and refitting

Refer to Chapter 4.

1 If a fault appears in the engine management (ignition/fuel) system, first ensure that the fault is not due to poor maintenance. Check that the air cleaner filter element is clean, the spark plugs are in good condition and correctly gapped, and that the engine breather hoses are clear and undamaged. Also check that the accelerator cable is correctly adjusted. If the engine is running very roughly, check the compression pressures, bearing in mind that possibly one of the hydraulic tappets might be faulty, producing an incorrect valve clearance. 2 If these checks fail to reveal the cause of the problem, the vehicle should be taken to a suitably-equipped Rover dealer for testing. A wiring block connector is incorporated in the engine management circuit into which a special electronic diagnostic tester can be plugged. The tester will locate the fault quickly and simply, alleviating the need to test all the system components individually, which is a time-consuming operation that carries a high risk of damaging the ECU. 3 The only ignition system checks which can be carried out by the home mechanic are those described for the spark plugs, HT leads, rotor arm and distributor cap (Chapter 1), and the ignition HT coil (this Chapter). If necessary, the system wiring and wiring connectors can be checked as described in Chapter 12, ensuring that the ECU wiring connectors have first been disconnected.

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