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Starter control, function - GF15.30-P-3000VA

ENGINE 272.920 in MODEL 203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.922 in MODEL 211 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.940 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.941 in MODEL 203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.942 in MODEL 171 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.943 in MODEL 211 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.944 in MODEL 211 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.945 in MODEL 251 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.946 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.960 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.963 in MODEL 171 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.964 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.965 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.966 in MODEL 230 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.967 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.970 in MODEL 203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.972 in MODEL 211 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 272.975 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.922 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.923 in MODEL 164 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.924 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.943 in MODEL 164 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.960 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.961 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.962 in MODEL 211 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.963 in MODEL 209203 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.965 in MODEL 230 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.967 in MODEL 209 with automatic transmission 722.9 

ENGINE 273.968 in MODEL 221 with automatic transmission 722.9 

Shown on Engine 272.963 in Model 171 

Fig 1: Starter Control Function Diagram - Shown On Engine 272.963 In Model 171
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Starter control actuates the starter and provides the circuit (terminal 50) when the engine speed is achieved to the starter solenoid switch (starter disconnection).

By operating the ignition start switch on the EIS control unit, from position "2" (ignition ON) to position "3" (START), the ME control unit detects the start

The solenoid switch of the starter is actuated by the ME-SFI control unit via the starter relay.

The voltage supply of the starter relay (coil) is supplied through circuit 87. The starter relay is actuated by the ME-SFI control unit with a ground signal.

If the starting procedure has started, the actuation of the ignition starter switch from position "3" back into position "2" no longer has any influence (touch start).

When reaching the engine cranking speed of 400 up to 700 rpm or a starting time of approx. 5 to 40 seconds (dependent on the engine temperature), the ME control unit interrupts the negative activation to the starter relay and therefore ends the starting procedure.

  Component description for the ME-SFI [ME] control unit   GF07.61-P-6000V
  Voltage supply of ME-SFI control unit, function Model 171, 211, 219 GF07.61-P-5001V
    Model 164, 251 GF07.61-P-5001VA
    Model 203, 209 GF07.61-P-5001VB
    Model 216, 221 GF07.61-P-5001VC
    Model 230 GF07.61-P-5001VD
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  Component description for the coolant temperature sensor   GF07.04-P-6040V