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

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

Oxygen sensors on the left and right upstream of the TWC (G3/3, G3/4) react to the oxygen portion in exhaust gas and send appropriate voltage signals to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10). Consequently, the mixture composition is modified by control of the injection quantity, so that =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 0.7 to 4.0) than an oxygen sensor 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 1: ME-SFI Lambda Control Graph
G10105628Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: ME-SFI Lambda Control Communication Diagram (1 Of 2)
G10105629Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Example: 

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

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

Readout of the lambda control factor with the DAS alters in the direction +25%.

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

Fig 3: ME-SFI Lambda Control Communication Diagram (2 Of 2)
G10105630Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical function diagram for lambda regulation   PE07.61-P-2774-99FAB
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