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

ENGINE 275.953 in MODEL 216.376, 221.176 as of Model Year 09/AEJ 08 

ENGINE 275.982 in MODEL 216.379, 221.179 as of Model Year 09/AEJ 08 

Function requirements for starter control, general points 

• Circuit 87M ON (engine control ON)
• Engine OFF
• Drive authorization system 3 (DAS 3) start enable
• Engaged gear range "P" or "N"

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:

• Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)
• Crankshaft position sensor (L5), motor speed
• EIS control unit (N73), tml. 50 signal over the chassis CAN (CAN E)
• ETC control unit (N15/3), gear range over the drive train CAN (CAN C)

Starter control function sequence 

The function sequence is subdivided into the following steps:

• Start function sequence 
• End of start function sequence 

Start function sequence 

When the transmitter key (A8/1) is moved to the start position, the ME-SFI control unit receives the "tml. 50 signal" from the EIS control unit over the chassis CAN.

It then actuates terminal 50 starter relay (N10/1kH) with 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.

When the engine cranking speed of 400 to 700 rpm is reached, or after a starting time of about 5 to 40 s (depending on coolant temperature), the ME-SFI control unit breaks off the negative activation of terminal 50 relay (starter) and thus terminates the start procedure.

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

	Electrical function schematic for starter control	Model 216	PE15.30-P-2051-97CAA
		Model 221	PE15.30-P-2051-97SAA
	ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description	N3/10	GF07.61-P-6000MOS