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The smooth engine running analysis function - GF07.61-P-3034V

ENGINE 272.920 in MODEL 203 

ENGINE 272.922 in MODEL 211 

ENGINE 272.940 in MODEL 203, 209 

ENGINE 272.941 in MODEL 203 

ENGINE 272.942 in MODEL 171 

ENGINE 272.943 in MODEL 211 

ENGINE 272.944 in MODEL 211 

ENGINE 272.945 in MODEL 251 

ENGINE 272.946 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 272.960 in MODEL 203, 209 

ENGINE 272.963 in MODEL 171 

ENGINE 272.964 in MODEL 211, 219 

ENGINE 272.965 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 272.966 in MODEL 230 

ENGINE 272.967 in MODEL 164, 251 

ENGINE 272.970 in MODEL 203 

ENGINE 272.972 in MODEL 211 

ENGINE 272.975 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 273.922 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 273.923 in MODEL 164 

ENGINE 273.924 in MODEL 221 

ENGINE 273.943 in MODEL 164 

ENGINE 273.960 in MODEL 211, 219 

ENGINE 273.961 in MODEL 216, 221 

ENGINE 273.962 in MODEL 211 

ENGINE 273.963 in MODEL 164, 251 

ENGINE 273.965 in MODEL 230 

ENGINE 273.967 in MODEL 209 

ENGINE 273.968 in MODEL 221 

Fig 1: Smooth Engine Running Analysis Function (Shown On Engine 272.963 In Model 171)
G04738412Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on engine 272.963 in model 171 

To protect the catalytic converters from thermal overload through combustion misfirings and in order to keep the exhaust emission values, the engine operation is continuously monitored. If the smooth engine running analysis in the ME-SFI [ME] control unit detects combustion misfiring, the fuel injection valves affected are no longer actuated after a certain number of misfiring.

The following combustion misfiring causes are detected:

Smooth engine running signal 

Fig 2: Signal Of Smooth Engine Running
G04738413Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

For the smooth engine running analysis the signal supplied by the Hall sensor is analyzed exactly in respect of time uniformity between the individual combustions by means of a comprehensive mathematical method.

Each individual combustion must produce a characteristic acceleration at the flywheel.

In case of combustion misfirings, the flywheel mass rotates slightly slower until the next ignition (short variations in torque).

The following factors are taken into account:

  1. Engine speed, engine load 

A comparative value for the time between two combustions is calculated from these two parameters.

2nd Engine temperature 

If engine is cold, several combustion misfires are allowed temporarily.

3rd Recognition of uneven road surface 

The wheel speed signal is sent via the CAN databus from the traction systems control unit (even run).

On poor road surfaces (washboard roads) the smooth engine running analysis is set less sensitive. Vibrations transmitted through the drive train may have a negative influence on the smooth operation analysis at certain engine speeds and load states.

4th Synchronization of fuel injection and firing order 

The cylinder recognition is required for storing and -evaluation.

5th Fuel reserve signal 

If combustion misfires are detected, a fault is stored if the fuel tank level is too low. Combustion misfires due to fuel starvation are detected via this additional information.

  1. 6. Sensor wheel adaptation 

After sensor adaptation is performed, the smooth engine running analysis becomes more sensitive and can be adapted to the specific smooth running properties of the engine.

During a deceleration phase (uniform smooth running) the smooth running analysis stores the particular smooth running properties of the engine. These are required as a comparison parameter for misfire detection.

Misfire counter 

The following information is entered in the fault memory:

  Component description for the ME-SFI [ME] control unit   GF07.61-P-6000V 
  Component description for the crankshaft Hall sensor   GF07.04-P-6220V
  Component description for the camshaft Hall sensor   GF07.04-P-6020V
  Component description for the coolant temperature sensor   GF07.04-P-6040V
  Component description for the fuel injection valves   GF07.03-P-6010V
  ME-SFI synchronization for the fuel injection and firing order function   GF07.61-P-4009V 
  ME fuel reserve signal function   GF07.61-P-4024V