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Component description for ME-SFI (ME) control unit - GF07.61-P-6000MFG

ENGINE 271.958 in MODEL 212.041 with CODE 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive) 

View of engine from front left 

Fig 1: ME-SFI (ME) Control Unit
G10049952Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is located on the left on the air filter housing.

Task 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit forms the engine timing in electrical connection with the sensors and actuators for engine 271 KE CNG ( anal- inspritzung ompressed atural as).

The following systems and functions are controlled and coordinated by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit according to input signals:

Input and output signals 

The following input signals are evaluated by the engine timing system and respective output signals are issued:

Direct input signals 

Direct output signals 

CAN input signals 

Instrument cluster (A1) 

Supplemental restraint system control unit 

Electronic transmission control unit (N15/3) 

Automatic air conditioning control and operating unit (N22/7) 

Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) (except code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) or Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit (N30/7) (for code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) 

Video and radar sensor system control unit (N62/2) (for code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS, for code (237) Active Blind Spot Assist, for code (238) Active Lane Keeping Assist) 

Electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) 

Steering column tube module control unit (N80) 

Fuel system control unit (N118) 

CNG control unit 

CAN output signals 

Instrument cluster 

Electronic transmission control unit 

Requests for catalytic converter heating

Switching request

Electronic ignition lock control unit 

Fuel system control unit 

CNG control unit 

LIN signals 

Body 

The housing of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is made out of diecast aluminum and the cover is made out of corrosion-proof sheet steel. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is protected against water and dust. The housing contains the 32-bit measuring and control electronics for the engine timing.

Power supply 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is "circuit 30 fused" and also supplied with a voltage for ignition ON by "circuit 87 M1".

In the operating voltage range it has both short-circuit protection and reversed polarity protection.

Power is supplied through several connectors connected in parallel to relieve the electrical connections.

Ground connection 

The "circuit 31" ground connection is made via several ground lines from the left major assembly compartment electronics ground point (W16/5).

Computer power-down 

If the ME-SFI [ME] control unit receives the signal "circuit 15 OFF", a processor run-on of approx. 5 seconds is started.

However, it may also last for several minutes due to various functions (for example, on-board diagnosis (OBD), drive authorization system (DAS), thermal management).

Assembly operations

Ensure before unplugging the plug on the ME-SFI [ME] control unit that the ignition is switched off and computer run-on has ended. This is to prevent damage to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and save errors in the control units linked to the CAN.

Variants 

The engine timing variants (e.g. national and exhaust variants) are activated with Xentry Diagnostics using the variant coding function.

Replacement of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is not necessary.

Designation Unit Values Tolerance range Remarks
ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10)         
Supply voltage V 13.5    
Voltage limit: Minimum Maximum V 5.5   For t<100 ms
V 19.0
Power consumption: No-load current operation, additional operation mA <0.1    
A 6.0
A 11.5
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Short-circuit resistance       Yes
Additional specific parameters       No
Special features       No
Flash capability/coding capability       Yes/yes
Rear knock sensor (A16/1) 
Front knock sensor (A16/4) 
       
Model       Capacitive sensor (piezo crystal)
Capacitance pF 950 - 1350   Sensor capacitance plus cable capacitance
Sensitivity mV/g 26 ±8 mV/g  
Resistor >10    
Linearity kHz 3 - 20    
Hot film mass air flow sensor (B2/5)         
Model       Hot film sensor
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Output voltage swing V 0.2 - 4.8   In idle typically: about 1 V
Intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/15), exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/16)         
Model       Hall sensor
Supply voltage V 4.7 - 18   Circuit 87 M1.1 (B6/15)
Circuit 87 M2.2 (B6/16)
Maximum power consumption mA <20    
Output signal: low high V ≤1.8    
V ≥4.2
Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)         
Model       NTC resistor egative emperature oefficient (NTC thermistor)
Series resistor 1.4 ±1% For V = 3.3 V
Resistance: 20°C Ω 3107    
40°C Ω 1336
60°C Ω 630
80°C Ω 321
100°C Ω 175
Signal plausibility V 0.10 - 3.25    
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Charge air temperature sensor (B17/8)         
Model       NTC resistor
Resistance: -20°C Ω 48242    
0°C Ω 16091
20°C Ω 6098
40°C Ω 2592
60°C Ω 1217
Signal plausibility V 0.10 - 3.25    
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Pressure sensor (intake manifold air pressure) (B28)         
Model       Pressure sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Output voltage V 0.47 - 4.73    
Maximum power consumption mA 10    
Maximum operating pressure (absolute) bar 3.5    
Pressure measuring range (absolute) bar 0.2 - 2.5    
Accelerator pedal sensor (B37)         
Model       2 Hall sensors
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Special features       Direct contacting over 6-terminal. AMP plug
Alternator (G2)         
Model       A/C alternator with integral rectification
Electrical output W      
Maximum transfer rate kbit/s 19.2   Communication with ME-SFI control unit over drive LIN (LIN C1)
Special features       Self-diagnosis
Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1)         
Model       Narrow band oxygen sensor (LSF 4.71)
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Internal resistance Ω 200 - 250    
Average pump current μA 20 - 25    
Maximum pump current μA 800    
Pump cycle duration ms 400    
Sensor voltage for: T = 350°C λ = 0.97 mV >800   Dependent on exhaust temperature (T)
T = 350°C λ = 1.03 mV 100 - 200
Sensor voltage for: T = 850°C λ = 0.97 mV >680   Dependent on exhaust temperature (T)
T = 850°C λ = 1.03 mV 40 - 100
Medium heating current mA approx. 400   During idle
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 4-way connector
Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2)         
Model       Wide-band oxygen sensor (LSU 4.9)
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Average pump current μA 20 - 25    
Maximum pump current μA 800    
Pump cycle duration ms 400    
Internal resistance Ω 100    
Nernst voltage mV 450    
Medium heating current mA 400   During idle
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 6-way connector
Crankshaft position sensor (L5)         
Model       Inductive sensor
Resistor Ω 680 ±10%  
Inductance mH 560 ±10%  
Distance to increment wheel mm 0.8 ±0.5 mm  
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Internal combustion engine fan motor and air conditioning with integrated control (M4/7)         
Model       Electric suction fan
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2 and circuit 30
Specified speed of the fan       over a pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal) from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Frequency of the PWM signal Hz 10    
Duty cycle of the PWM signal % 10 - 90    
High level V >8.4    
Low level V < 1.5    
Throttle valve actuator (M16/6)         
Model       DC actuator motor with transmission and position feedback
Supply voltage of the actuator motor V 12.0    
Typical power consumption of the actuator motor A 0.5   Mean value
A 2.5 Peak value
A 5.0 Reversing operation
Supply voltage for potentiometer V 5.0    
Resistance of the potentiometer 1.25 ±20% Bulk resistance
Resistance of the potentiometer Ω 300 ±20% Sliding series resistance
Manual end stops for potentiometer 1: % 10 ±4%  
Lower
Upper
% 93 ±4%
Manual end stops for potentiometer 2: % 90 ±4%  
Lower
Upper
% 7 ±4%
Diameter of throttle valve mm 57    
Special features       Opposing potentiometer
Boost pressure control flap actuator (M16/7)         
Model       DC actuator motor with transmission and position feedback
Supply voltage of the actuator motor V 12.0    
Typical power consumption of the actuator motor A 0.5   Mean value
A 2.5 Peak value
A 5.0 Reversing operation
Supply voltage for potentiometer V 5.0    
Resistance of the potentiometer 1.25 ±20% Bulk resistance
Resistance of the potentiometer Ω 300 ±20% Sliding series resistance
Diameter of the boost pressure control flap mm      
Special features       Opposing potentiometer
Oil level check switch (S43)         
Model       Reed contact (normally closed contact)
Resistor Ω   Oil level OK
Ω 0 Minimum oil level not reached
Output signal: low high V ≤1.8    
V ≥4.2
Special features       2-pin micro-Quadlok connector
Ignition coils for cylinder 1 to 4 (T1/1 - T1/4)         
Model       Single-spark ignition coil
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M1.1
Maximum primary current A 10.5    
Resistance: Primary Ω 0.45   at 20°C
secondary Ω - Secondary not measurable due to the diode
Inductance: Primary mH approx. 20   at 20°C
secondary mH - Secondary not measurable due to the diode
Clip voltage V 400   Typical
Maximum secondary voltage kV ≤30   For 20°C and a loading of C=30 pF/1 MΩ
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Short-circuit resistance       Yes
Air pump switchover valve (Y32)         
Model       Electrical switchover valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2.2
Coil resistance Ω 28.1 ±5% at 20°C
Intake camshaft solenoid (Y49/1), 
Exhaust camshaft solenoid (Y49/2) 
       
Model       Solenoid
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Coil resistance Ω >4.27 +1 Ω at 20°C
Duty cycle of the PWM signal %     from ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Duty cycle % 100    
Purging switchover valve (Y58/1)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Actuation % 0 - 100   PWM signal
PWM carrier frequency Hz 10.0    
Coil resistance Ω >26 ±7% at 23 °C
Injection valves for cylinders 1 to 4 (Y62/1 - Y62/4)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage       Terminal 87 M1
Coil resistance Ω approx. 14.5   at 20°C
Radiator shutters actuator (Y84)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Operating voltage V      
Resistor Ω 300    
Inductance mH      
Gas injection valve gas for cylinder 1 - 4 (Y106/1 - 4)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Switch-on current limited to A 4    
Permanent current A 2    
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M1
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