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The starter control function - GF15.30-P-3000V

ENGINES 272.942 /963 in MODEL 171 with TRANSMISSION 716.6 with manual transmission 

ENGINES 272.920 /940 /960 in MODEL 203 with TRANSMISSION 716.6 with manual transmission 

ENGINES 272.940 /960 in MODEL 209 with TRANSMISSION 716.6 with manual transmission 

ENGINE 272.943 in MODEL 211 with TRANSMISSION 716.6 with manual transmission 

Fig 1: Starter Control Function Diagram - Engines 272.920 /940 /960 In Model 203 With Transmission 716.6 With Manual Transmission
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Starter control takes over actuation of the starter and interrupts the circuit (terminal 50) to the starter solenoid switch once the engine speed is achieved (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 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 control unit with a ground signal.

When reaching the engine start 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.

USA ONLY The starter control is only enabled when the clutch pedal is operated. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch pedal switch is operated with start enable.

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