ME-SFI idle speed control function - GF07.61-P-2008MAS
ENGINES 156.984 in MODEL 216.377, 221.077 /177 as of Model Year 09 /AEJ 08
Idle speed control function requirements, general
- Circuit 87M ON (engine control ON)
- Engine running
- Accelerator not operated
Idle speed control, general
The idle speed control regulates and stabilizes the idle speed according to operating conditions and engine load.
For the idle speed control, the ME-SFI control unit (N3/10) reads the following sensors and signals:
- LH and RH hot film MAF sensor (B2/6, B2/7), engine load
- Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)
- Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70), engine speed
- Electric controller unit (VGS) (Y3/8), gear range over the drive train CAN (CAN C)
- AAC control unit (N22/1), air conditioning status over the interior CAN (CAN B) and chassis CAN (CAN E)
Idle speed control function sequence
The ME-SFI control unit regulates the idle speed through the front and rear throttle valve actuators (M16/3, M16/4) and adapts the injection time of the fuel injection valves (Y62) according to variations in the air mass.
To assist the idle speed control, the ME-SFI control unit can adjust the ignition angles of the ignition coils (T1) by up to 36° CKA (C ranK A ngle) towards "retard" or 20° CKA toward "advance".
Adjusting the ignition angle enables a faster response than adjusting the throttle valves.
The ME-SFI control unit regulates the idle speed in the following operating and engine load conditions:
- Warm-up phase function sequence
- Selection of gear range "D" or "R" function sequence
- Refrigerant compressor (A9) cut-in function sequence
- Undervoltage in on-board electrical system battery (G1) function sequence
- Purging function sequence
Warm-up phase function sequence
In the warm-up phase, the ME-SFI control unit controls the idle speed according to coolant temperature, in order to bring the catalytic converters more quickly up to operating temperature after engine start.
Additional function requirements in the warm-up phase are:
- Coolant temperature <40°C
- Gear range "N" or "P" engaged
The ME-SFI control unit raises the idle speed to about 1100 to 1300 rpm for about 20 s.
After this time has elapsed, the idle speed is increased at a coolant temperature of < 70°C in line with the temperature for approx. 50 seconds by approx. 50 to 100 rpm.
Gear range selection "D" or "R" function sequence
When gear range "D" or "R" is engaged, a lower idle speed is set in order to reduce the tendency of the vehicle to creep forward. To do this, the ME-SFI control unit evaluates the "gear range engaged" CAN signal from the electric controller unit (VGS).
Refrigerant compressor cut-in function sequence
So that the engine idle speed will not fall when the refrigerant compressor is switched on, the AAC control unit first sends a status signal to the ME-SFI control unit.
The ME-SFI [ME] control unit adapts the idle speed appropriately.
Undervoltage in on-board electrical system battery function sequence
If the ME-SFI control unit detects an undervoltage through "circuit 30", the idle speed is raised by about 100 rpm when gear range "D" or "R" is selected, until the ignition is switched off.
Purging function sequence
The idle speed control prevents any change in the engine speed due to purging.
Diagnosis
The basic setting of the idle speed can be read out and adjusted with the Diagnosis Assistance System (DAS.
| Electrical function schematic, ME-SFI idle speed control | Model 216 | PE07.61-P-2792-97CAC | |
| Model 221 | PE07.61-P-2792-97SAC | ||
| ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description | N3/10 | GF07.61-P-6000MAS |