Generic Engine Management System (Gems)
Generic Engine Management System (Gems)
Generic Engine Management System (Gems)
System Inputs
The ECM is mounted in the engine compartment. The expanded list of ECM inputs is as
follows:
• Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
• Ignition Signal (Key on signal)
• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
• Knock Sensor (KS)
• Intake Air Temperature Sensor
• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
• Engine Fuel Temperature (EFT) Sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
• Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS)
• Park/Neutral Position Switch (PNPS)
• Heated Oxygen Sensors (4)
• Fuel Level Sensor
• Heated Front Screen
• Road speed (Range Rover)
• Air Conditioning request
• Battery Voltage
• Cooling fan request
• Security link
• ABS link
Several of these inputs (road speed, A/C request) originate in the ABS Module and are received
via the Body Control Module.
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System Outputs
System outputs are as follows:
• A/C Compressor Clutch
• Fan Control
• Fuel Injectors
• Idle Air Control
• Purge Valve
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
• Fuel Pump Relay
• Main Relay
• Coil Driver
NEW COMPONENTS
Many system inputs and outputs remain similar previous models. There are, however, several
important exceptions:
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A detailed description of the Crankshaft Position Sensor's signal is provided in the Ignition
System section of this book.
The camshaft position signal is used by the ECM to precisely time fuel injector operation. This
is especially important with SFI. The signal is also used, along with the crankshaft position
sensor, as part of the engine knock control strategy.
A camshaft position sensor was not used on pre-GEMS systems.
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Inertia Switch
The inertia switch on GEMS equipped vehicles has been relocated to the passenger
compartment, behind a trim panel on the right side footwell. Operation is identical to that of
previous models.
Inertia Switch
Ignition Coils
New ignition coils are used as part of the GEMS controlled Distributorless Ignition System
(DIS). Four double-ended coils are mounted on a bracket at the rear of the engine
compartment.
The circuit for each coil is completed by switching within the ECM. This produces sparks in two
cylinders simultaneously, one cylinder on the compression stroke and one on the exhaust
stroke. The spark on the exhaust stroke is the "wasted" spark described in the Ignition section
of this book.
The ECM provides precise coil operation and ignition timing based on inputs including cam and
crank position, coolant temperature, engine knock and load.
Relays
The GEMS engine management system uses four relays:
• Main Relay
• Ignition Relay
• Starter Motor Relay
• Fuel Pump Relay
Each of these relays is located in a fuse box mounted in the engine compartment.
The main relay supplies power to the ECM, fuel injectors, mass air flow meter and purge valve.
Failure of this relay will prevent the engine from starting.
The ignition relay supplies power to the coils, fuel pump relay and heated oxygen sensors. This
relay is immediately de-energized when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position.
The starter relay provides the power feed to the starter motor. Operation of this relay is
controlled by the ignition key.
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The fuel pump relay is powered through the ignition relay and controlled by the ECM. The relay
is first activated briefly with the key in the ON position to prime the fuel system. The relay
remains activated during cranking and while the engine is running.
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GEMS CONNECTOR PINOUTS
7 - 25 -
8 - 26 -
16 RG IACV-B 34 GW IACV-C
6 - 24 -
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8 W “ON” input from Ignition Relay 17 UR Main Relay Control - Low output
9 B Earth E 529 18 -
4 WO WO WU WU Heater Control
2 - 10 -
6 - 14 YG “L”-SRS
8 - 16 N Battery Positive(F33-Underhood)
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2 - 20 -
4 - 22 RS MIL control
5 - 23 -
7 - 25 -
8 - 26 -
9 - 27 -
16 RG IACV-B 34 GW IACV-C
3 - 21 -
4 - 22 -
6 - 24 -
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8 G “ON” input from Ignition Relay 17 UR Main Relay Control - Low output
9 B Earth E 529 18 -
1 -
2 -
5 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
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2 - 20 -
4 - 22 RS MIL control
5 - 23 -
7 - 25 -
8 - 26 -
9 - 27 -
16 RG IACV-B 34 GW IACV-C
3 - 21 -
4 - 22 -
6 - 24 -
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8 G “ON” input from Ignition Relay 17 UR Main Relay Control - Low output
9 B Earth E 529 18 -
1 -
2 -
5 -
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C1030 (6way-Black)
4 -
5 -
6 -
1 - 9 -
2 - 10 -
3 - 11 -
4 B Battery Negative 12 -
6 - 14
1997 Defender 90
C634 (36way-Black)
1 BS A/C Clutch Relay enable (-) 19 SY Purge Control Valve enable (-)
2 - 20 -
5 - 23 -
7 - 25 -
8 - 26 -
9 - 27 -
16 RG IACV-B 34 GW IACV-C
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1997 Defender 90
C636 (36way-Red)
3 21
4 22
6 24
9 27 YK
* Multiple Sensor Ground= TP, ECT, MAF, CMP, Fuel Temp., Air Temp.
1997 Defender 90
C635 (18way-Black)
8 WG Fuel Pump Relay enable (-) 17 UR Main Relay Control - enable (-)
9 B Earth C560 18 -
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4 WO WO WU WU Heater Control
1 - 9 -
2 - 10 -
3 - 11 -
6 - 14 -
7 WLG “K”-GEMS, Rough Road Det. ECU 15 WK “L”-GEMS, Rough Road Det. ECU
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GEMS ECM TUNE SUMMARY
96 MY Discovery 568_563 Misfire trailing throttle and Oxy period fix (P0130/0150)
Other Tunes
The following is a list of tunes that may be encountered in a vehicle, but are not appropriate for
the year/model listed.
98MY Discovery 9653 Original Production Tune - Man trans (no NAS Man trans built)
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