5 electric thermatic fan control (tf) – Haltech E6A User Manual

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To use the TCC function, you must have the following:

- a square wave signal road speed indicator whose frequency is proportional to road

speed;

(this may require a unit for signal conditioning, such as the Haltech

TM

RA1)

- access to the wiring of the torque converter lockup solenoid and 4th gear/overtemp

switch;

- E6A programming software and cable.


Wire the TCC solenoid to the appropriate output line on the Auxiliary I/O connector, and, if it
is available, the 4th gear/overtemp signal to the Aux. In line (the blue flywire on the E6A main
harness.) The 4th gear/overtemp signal must be a pull-to-ground style signal. If you are not
using this feature, leave the blue flywire disconnected, but insulate the end to ensure sure that
it will not short to the bodywork.

To determine vehicle speed, a square wave signal must be applied to the road speed input
connector. This connector possesses ground and 12 volt signals for powering a Hall effect or
optical sensor. A magnetic or reluctor type signal is incompatible, and you will need to convert
the output from this style of pickup to a square wave. The Haltech

TM

RA1 Reluctor Adapter

would perform satisfactory conditioning.

Once the wiring is complete, run the E6A software in Online mode and go to the Identification
page. The parameter Road Speed Value must be set with the number of pulses expected per
kilometre. If you are unsure of the exact value for this parameter, enter an approximate number
and check against the vehicle's speedometer. Adjust the Road Speed Value until the road speed
displayed on the Engine Data Page and the actual vehicle speed agree.

Go to the Options page in the software, and select the Torque Converter Lockup function on
the appropriate output. The map for the TCC function indexes the vehicle road speed against
the throttle position. When, for any given throttle position, the road speed is greater than that
displayed in the map, the solenoid will be energised. The road speed must then fall 8 kph
(5mph) for the clutch to be disengaged. This 8 kph hysteresis should prevent solenoid
oscillation during cruising near the cut-off point. The default map activates the solenoid at 70
kph at smallest throttle opening, and increases the activation threshold to 160kph at 70%
throttle. Although this map may be customised as required, it is advisable to never engage the
lockup below 60 kph (40 mph).

NB: When using the TCC function, the Aux. In/Out Function in the Identification must be
set for Torque Converter Control. When using TCC, other function that use the Aux.
Input/Output line can not be used.

16.5 Electric Thermatic Fan Control (TF)


This function can be used to switch on a thermofan when the engine temperature exceeds a
certain value. The fan will stay on until the engine temperature drops below a second value.

NB: The electric fan cannot be driven directly by the ECU. A relay must be used to switch the
high currents drawn by the fan.

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