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Exhaust back pressure sensor, component description - GF07.04-P-6130P

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 164.1/8, 203.0/2, 221.0/1, 251.0/1 up to Model Year 8 

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 209.3/4, 211.0/2/6, 219.3 

ENGINE 642 in MODEL 463 

Location 

The exhaust back pressure sensor is located at the engine at the rear left next to the left exhaust gas recirculation positioner (Y27/9).

Task 

The exhaust back pressure sensor determines the exhaust back pressure upstream of the turbocharger. The pressure value is used by the CDI control unit (N3/9) to monitor the diesel particulate filter (DPF) fill level and for protection of the turbocharger and engine.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor
G07249009Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Function 

Fig 2: Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Function Diagram
G07249010Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The exhaust gas back pressure deforms a membrane, which affects a potentiometer. This alters the resistance value of the potentiometer and influences the signal voltage, which is used as information regarding the exhaust gas back pressure for the CDI control unit.