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ME-SFI start quantity control, function - GF07.61-P-3010AMG

ENGINE 156.980 in MODEL 164, 251 up to Model Year 8 

ENGINE 156.982 in MODEL 209 

ENGINE 156.983 in MODEL 211, 219 

ENGINE 156.984 in MODEL 216, 221 up to Model Year 8 

Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI Start Quantity Control CAN Communication Diagram
G07303960Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

In order to facilitate starting of a cold engine, in addition fuel must be injected during the starting procedure, depending on the coolant temperature. The increased injection quantity (start quantity) is achieved by extending the injection times.

The start quantity is dependent on:

The start quantity control is enabled after start recognition. It remains activated until a temperature-related engine speed is exceeded.

The higher the coolant temperature, the lower is the start quantity enable by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Component description for the fuel injection valves Y62y1-Y62y8 GF07.03-P-6010AMG 
Component description for the coolant temperature sensor B11/4 GF07.04-P-6040AMG 
Component description for the intake air temperature sensor B17 GF07.04-P-6070AMG 
Component description for the crankshaft Hall sensor B70 GF07.04-P-6220AMG 
Component description for the hot film mass air flow sensor B2/6, B2/7 GF07.07-P-6000AMG 
Component description for the ME-SFI [ME] control unit N3/10 GF07.61-P-6000AMG