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Camshaft adjustment function - GF07.61-P-4021F

ENGINE 104.941 /942 /943 /944 /945 /991 /992 /994 /995 

ENGINE 111.921 /943 /945 /946 /947 /960 /961 /970 /973 /974 /977 

ENGINE 111.942 as of 1.6.96 

ENGINE 111.944 /975 as of 1.8.96 

ENGINE 119.980 /981 /982 /985 

ENGINE 120.982 /983 

Shown on engine 119 

Fig 1: Identifying Hot Film Maf Sensor, Relay Module And Fuse And Relay Module
G04624067Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Task 

Improving idle speed, boosting torque and power output in the mid/upper engine speed/load range.

Design/function 

The camshaft solenoid which is operated by the engine control module, is attached to the camshaft adjuster. The position of the inlet camshaft is altered by rotating the camshaft adjuster to "advanced" (large valve overlap) or to "retarded" (slight valve overlap - basic position).

Example of engine 120: The adjustment range of the camshaft adjuster is approx. 32° crank angle. The figures relate to drive position engaged and

moderate engine load:

Engine speed Position of camshaft Camshaft solenoid Effect on combustion
< 2000 rpm "retarded" de-energized Reducing residual gas quantities as a result of smaller valve overlap
> 2000 rpm and < 4000 rpm "advanced" actuated Reducing fresh gas losses
> 4000 rpm "retarded" de-energized Improving cylinder charge by means of boost effect
  Control module (HFM-SFI) position / task / design / function   GF07.51-P-4103D 
  ME-SFI control module position / task / design / function   GF07.61-P-5000F 
  Variable camshaft timing solenoid function   GF07.61-P-4106F 
  Hot film mass air flow sensor location/Function/Design/Operation Round connector with bayonet lock GF07.07-P-4118E
    5-pin connection, intake air temperature sensor integrated GF07.07-P-4118G
  Overvoltage protection relay Model 124, 202 up to 7/96 GF54.10-P-4100A
  Relay module position / task / design / function Voltage supply of model 170
Model 210 to 2/97
GF54.10-P-4033K
  Base module, location/function/design/function Voltage supply of model 129, 140 GF54.21-P-4013L
  Fuse and relay module Voltage supply of model 202 as of 8/96
Model 210 as of 3/97
 
  ETC control module, location/task Transmission 722.6, drive position recognition GF27.19-P-4012G