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Start, Post-Start Phase And Warm-Up Enrichment, Function - GF07.10-P-1007MNA

Engine 177.9 in model 205, 253 

Engine 177.9 in model 213 

up to model year 2021 

Function requirements, general 

IMPORTANT The ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) detects the engine running by evaluating the signals of the crankshaft Hall sensor (B70). The ME-SFI [ME] control unit directly reads in the signals of the crankshaft Hall sensor.

Start phase, post-start phase and warm-up enrichment, general 

In order to achieve stable and smooth engine running for a cold start, the fuel/air mixture is enriched by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Enrichment rate/time diagram a b c t t1 

G13770158Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Starting mixture enrichment 

To allow easier starting when the engine is cold, more fuel has to be injected during the starting procedure.

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit calculates the injection duration for starting mixture enrichment on the basis of the signals from the following sensors:

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit extends the injection duration for starting mixture enrichment dependent on the following variables:

The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits the status of circuit 50 via the chassis FlexRay, the powertrain control unit and the drive train CAN to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit calculates the required injection duration and actuates the following components of the fuel injection system:

The ME-SFI control unit actuates the following components of the ignition system:

Starting mixture enrichment remains active until the engine speed dependent on the particular coolant temperature is exceeded. The higher the coolant temperature, the shorter the injection duration calculated by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

IMPORTANT No engine start is possible below an on-board electrical system voltage of approx. 7 V.

Post-start enrichment 

After a cold start the fuel/air mixture is enriched for a short time to ensure that the engine runs smoothly. The quantity of fuel condensing on the cold cylinder barrels is compensated by the post-start enrichment. To do this, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit extends the injection period of the fuel injectors.

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit calculates the injection duration on the basis of the signals from the coolant temperature sensor. In addition, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit evaluates the combustion cycles after the start, and the transmission selector lever position. The fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) sends information on the gear range engaged via the drive train CAN to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Warm-up enrichment 

Following start and post-start enrichment, the fuel/air mixture undergoes further enrichment by means of warm-up enrichment. The quantity of fuel condensing on the still cold cylinder barrels is compensated by the warm-up enrichment. To do this, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit extends the injection period of the fuel injectors.

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit calculates the injection duration for warm-up enrichment on the basis of the signals from the following sensors:

The exhaust gas recirculation is activated while still in the warm-up phase. The hot exhaust provides additional heating of the combustion chambers. This improves the fuel evaporation and the warm-up enrichment can be reduced.

In neutral, the injection duration is primarily dependent on the coolant temperature when the engine starts. For partial load, the crucial factor is the engine load. Once enabled, the lambda control monitors the injection period.

  Electrical function schematic for start phase, post-start phase and warm-up enrichment Engine 177.9 in model 205, 253 PE07.10-P-2707-97FBD
    Engine 177.9 in model 213 up to model year 2021 PE07.10-P-2707-97DBG
  Overview of system components for gasoline injection and ignition system with direct injection Engine 177.9 in model 205, 253 GF07.70-P-9998MNA
    Engine 177.9 in model 213 up to model year 2021 GF07.70-P-9998MNE