XJR (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ26) (1998)
Electronic Throttle Actuator: Description and Operation
Idle Speed Control (ISC)
Operation
For ISC the ECM operates a "closed speed control loop" to maintain the target idle speed within 50 rpm.
Information is taken by the ECM regarding gear selection, intake temperature, and battery voltage to determine the required idle speed.
The park/neutral (rotary) switch provides gear selected information.
Should a low battery voltage be detected (= greater than 11.8 volts) the idle speed is increased by 50 rpm to increase generator output.
A change in engine load caused by services or functions can affect the idle speed significantly. In order that the idle speed be maintained within
parameters, the ECM anticipates any impending change in load and adjusts the idle accordingly. This strategy is different to previous systems in that it is
active rather than reactive. Load changes may be caused by;
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A/C compressor clutch
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Shifts from park/neutral to drive or reverse
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Lamps
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Heated windshield & backlight
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Engine cooling fans
The CAN bus relays information regarding the status of lamps and gear selection. Because the ECM directly controls compressor, screen heaters and
cooling fans it is always "aware" of the system status.
Idle Speed Default
Should a fault develop in the "closed speed control loop" the ECM will adopt a default condition where idle is controlled to +100 -0 rpm of the target
figure; this assumes an engine temperature less than 0°C.
Additional Information - Idle Target Speed
IAT
Drive
Park/neutral
less than -10°C
575 to 625
625 to 675
-10 to less than -20°C
600 to 650
650 to 700
-20 to less than -30°C
625 to 675
675 to 725
greater than -30°C
650 to 700
700 to 750
