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

ENGINE 272.9 in MODEL 221.0 /1 as of model year 2009 / AEJ 08 

ENGINE 273.9 in MODEL 216.3, 221.0 /1 as of model year 2009 / AEJ 08 

Exhaust gas conversion in the three way catalytic converter 

Fig 1: Exhaust Gas Conversion Graph
G07587115Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Function requirements for lambda regulation, general points 

Lambda regulation, general points 

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

For this purpose, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) reads the following sensors:

Lambda regulation function sequence 

The O 2 sensors upstream of the catalytic converter react to the oxygen content in the exhaust and send the corresponding voltage signals to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. This then regulates the mixture composition by adjusting the injection time of the fuel injection valves (Y62) so that λ =1 is reached. 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.

IMPORTANT

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 O 2 sensors upstream of the catalytic converter.

Fig 2: ME-SFI Lambda Control Loop
G07522421Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Example: 

Assuming a leaner fuel-air mixture is produced. As a result, the oxygen sensor voltage drops and the ME-SFI [ME] control unit compensates for the leaner mixture by enriching it accordingly (extending the injection time).

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

The lambda control factor indicated with the Diagnosis Assistance System (DAS) changes 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 3: Lambda Control Factor Chart
G07522422Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical function schematic, lambda control ME Model 216 PE07.61-P-2774-97CAB
Model 221 PE07.61-P-2774-97SAB
  Component description for ME-SFI [ME] control unit N3/10
Engine 272 except 272.974 (Hybrid)
GF07.61-P-6000MIS 
N3/10
Engine 272.974 (Hybrid)
GF07.61-P-6000MEH 
N3/10
Engine 273
GF07.61-P-6000MLS