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Component Description For Fuel Pump Control Unit - GF47.40-P-2001MMD

Engine 274.9, 276.8/9 in model 172.4 

Vehicle view from left front 

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Control Unit Components Location - Engine 276.8/9 In Model 172.4
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Location 

The FSCU is located above on the closing plate of the fuel tank.

Tasks 

The FSCU carries the internal designation FSCM-EC (F  uel ystem ontrol odule for lectronically ommutated fuel pumps).

The FSCU controls the fuel pump according to need (M3) and transmits information about the current fuel pressure to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10).

Input and output signals 

The following input signals are evaluated by the FSCU and the respective output signal is issued:

Direct input signals 

Direct output signals 

CAN input signals 

CAN output signals 

Body 

The fuel system control unit consists of a fuel housing with two plug connections and internal measuring and control electronics.

Function 

The function is described in the following points:

Controlling the fuel pump 

Switching on of the fuel pump takes place if a "fuel pump ON" signal is received by the FSCU. This signal is sent redundant from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit as a CAN signal via the drive train CAN (CAN C) and as a ground signal.

The fuel system control unit also receives the CAN signal "specified pressure of the fuel" from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

The fuel system control unit detects the current fuel pressure by means of a voltage signal from the fuel pressure sensor and transmits this information via the drive train CAN to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. The fuel system control unit evaluates the current fuel pressure, compares it with the fuel specified pressure and actuates the fuel pump appropriately by means of these phase-offset AC voltage signals in such a way that the actual value of the fuel pressure corresponds to the specified value.

The fuel pump pressure is controlled dependent on the fuel temperature and the engine RPM between about 4.5 to a maximum of 6.7 bar.

Fuel system control unit limp-home mode 

If the signal "fuel specified pressure" is missing a substitute value is created and the fuel pump is appropriately actuated by the fuel system control unit.

If the "specified pressure of the fuel" signal and the signal from the fuel pressure sensor are missing, the fuel pump is regulated as per a specified pressure value stored in the fuel system control unit.

Over the direct signals "fuel pump ON" and "circuit 15" the limp-home function ensures that the fuel supply is also secured for failure of the internal control system.

Diagnosis 

The FSCU performs am own and component check. Recognized faults are stored by the FSCU and made available via the drive train CAN to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and additionally via the diagnostic CAN (CAN D) to attached diagnostic equipment.

Tank drainage service 

The fuel tank can be emptied over the FSCU without the engine running.

To do this, the container draining function is selected using Xentry Diagnostics, and the following parameters are entered:

During draining, Xentry Diagnostics must remain connected and the ignition must remain switched on.

Variants 

The vehicle and engine variants are already stored in the FSCU. After replacement of the FSCU a variant coding must be carried out.

  Wiring diagram for FSCU N118 PE47.40-P-2101-97TAA