ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP CONTROL UNIT
Purpose
The electric vacuum pump control unit calculates the input signals from the PCM, DSC HU/CM, vacuum sensor 1 and vacuum sensor 2, then it outputs a control signal to the electric vacuum pump and controls the electric vacuum pump drive and stoppage. The electric vacuum pump control unit also outputs the vacuum pressure conditions in the power brake unit to the DSC HU/CM.
Construction
System wiring diagram
Functions
Part name |
Functions |
Electric vacuum pump control unit |
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DSC HU/CM |
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PCM |
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Vacuum sensor 1 |
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Vacuum sensor 2 |
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Electric vacuum pump |
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Normal control
The electric vacuum pump control unit compares the barometric pressure with the power brake unit vacuum when the ignition is switched ON and while the vehicle is being driven. If the difference is lower than the specified value, the electric vacuum pump control unit operates the electric vacuum pump.
Under normal control, the value that is easiest for driving (High pressure = low vacuum) the electric vacuum pump among (select high type) the detected values in vacuum sensors 1 and 2 is used.
NOTE:
After the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, the electric vacuum pump may operate if it is within the pre-determined time.
Fail-safe control
If there is a malfunction in each signal necessary for control, the electric vacuum pump control unit performs the following controls indicated in the table.
The electric vacuum pump warning light turns on to notify the driver that a malfunction has occurred in the system.(See BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ABS WARNING LIGHT/ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP WARNING LIGHT.)
Input signal |
Control |
Vehicle speed |
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Engine speed |
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Brake fluid pressure |
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DSC condition |
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Vacuum sensor 1 |
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Vacuum sensor 2 |
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If a malfunction occurs in which the power brake unit vacuum in the brake system may fail, the electric vacuum pump warning light and brake warning light turn on. (See BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ABS WARNING LIGHT/ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP WARNING LIGHT.)
In this case, the electric vacuum pump is driven by the pre-determined pattern based on the brake pedal operation.
If there is a malfunction in the electric vacuum pump system and the power brake unit vacuum fails, the DSC HU/CM performs a vacuum support function and inhibits the electric vacuum pump operation. (See DSC HU/CM.)