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Starter control, function - GF15.30-P-3000MIG

ENGINE 272.945 in MODEL 251.054/154 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 

ENGINE 272.967 in MODEL 164.186 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 MOPF 

ENGINE 272.967 in MODEL 251.056/065/156/165 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 

ENGINE 273.923 in MODEL 164.871 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 

ENGINE 273.963 in MODEL 164.172 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 MOPF 

ENGINE 273.963 in MODEL 164.886, 251.072/172 as of Model Year 2009/AEJ 08 

Function requirements for starter control, general points 

Starter control, general points 

Starter control which is integrated in the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) takes over actuation and shutoff of the starter (M1).

For the starter control, the ME-SFI control unit reads the following sensors and signals:

Starter control function sequence 

The function sequence is subdivided into the following steps:

Start function sequence 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit receives the "circuit 50 signal" from the EIS [EZS] control unit via the engine compartment CAN by actuating the transmitter key (A8/1) in the start position.

It actuates the starter relay (F58k) by means of a ground signal. The power contact on the starter relay closes and the starter solenoid switch is supplied at "circuit 50" with voltage from "circuit 30".

End of start function sequence 

Start control is carried out automatically by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (touch start). This means that if the start process is initiated switching off of "circuit 50" has no further influence on the start process.

On reaching an engine cranking speed of 400 to 700 RPM or a starting time of approx. 5 to 40 seconds (depending on the coolant temperature), the ME-SFI [ME] control unit interrupts negative activation to the starter relay and thus ends the starting procedure.

The start sequence can only be aborted by switching off the ignition.

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical function schematic for starter control Model 164   PE15.30-P-2051-97MAA
Model 251   PE15.30-P-2051-97RAA
  ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description N3/10 Engine 272 GF07.61-P-6000MIG
N3/10 Engine 273 GF07.61-P-6000MLG