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ME-SFI lambda control, function - GF07.61-P-4022AMG

ENGINE 156.980 in MODEL 164, 251 

ENGINE 156.982 in MODEL 209 

ENGINE 156.983 in MODEL 211, 219 

ENGINE 156.984 in MODEL 216, 221 

Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI Lambda Control Function Diagram
G04958397Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The mixture composition is controlled within the narrowest possible limits around λ= 1 in order to achieve a high conversion of exhaust gases (exhaust gas conversion) in catalytic converters.

The O2 sensors upstream of TWC react to the oxygen share in the exhaust and transmits a corresponding voltage signal to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. Consequently, the mixture composition is modified by control of the injection quantity, so that λ=1 is obtained. This process is repeated constantly (control loop).

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit alters the mixture composition with a time delay in order to prevent any risk of jerking.

Control of the air/fuel ratio is much faster by using a wideband oxygen sensor (continuous signal of λ 0.7 to 4.0) as O2 sensors upstream of TWC.

The function of the lambda control (closed-loop operation) is dependent upon:

Exhaust gas conversion in the three way catalytic converter 

Fig 2: Exhaust Gas Conversion Graph
G04958398Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Lambda Control Loop
G04958399Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Example: 

Assuming a leaner fuel-air mixture is produced. This has the following consequence, that the O2 sensor voltage drops and the ME-SFI [ME] control unit compensates for this lean drift through a matching enrichment.

This makes it possible to achieve a fuel-air mixture of approximately λ=1.

The reading of the lambda control factor with the STAR DIAGNOSIS moves towards +25%

The more the lambda control factor moves in the direction +25%, the leaner is the fuel-air mixture and the greater is the enrichment of the mixture on the part of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Fig 4: Lambda Control Factor (Display With STAR DIAGNOSIS)
G04958400Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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