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(Component Description For CDI Control Unit - GF07.16-P-6000OGW)

Engine 642.8 in model 213 

up to model year 2021 

Engine 642.8 in model 238 

up to model year 2021 

Engine top front view 

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Location 

The CDI control unit is located on the engine.

Tasks 

The CDI control unit performs the following tasks:

The CDI control unit also acts as the interface (gateway) between the three connected CAN bus systems.

Controlling the engine basic functions 

Reading in of signals 

Input factors are read in over the following connections:

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors that have been read in are evaluated by the integrated microprocessor and the affected components are then actuated.

Output of signals and actuation of components 

Initial parameter are output over the following connections:

IMPORTANT The powertrain control unit (N127) is the central interface (Gateway) for exchanging the function-relevant data of the control units that are connected to the various CAN bus systems. Input factors and initial parameters for the following assembly parts are read in or output over direct lines by the CDI control unit and are needed by the engine management:

Input factors over a direct line Initial parameters over a direct line Supplemental information
Terminal 15 - -
Circuit 30 (fused) - -
Circuit 31 - -
Circuit 87 - -
Engine oil temperature sensor (B1) - -
Left hot film mass air flow sensor (B2/6) - -
Left intake air temperature sensor (B2/6b1) - -
Right hot film mass air flow sensor (B2/7) - -
Right intake air temperature sensor (B2/7b1) - -
High pressure fuel pressure sensor (B4/6) - Fuel high-pressure circuit
Cylinder 1 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/34) - -
Cylinder 2 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/35) - -
Cylinder 3 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/36) - -
Cylinder 4 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/37) - -
Cylinder 5 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/38) - -
Cylinder 6 combustion chamber pressure sensor (B4/39) - -
Boost pressure sensor (B5/1) - -
Camshaft Hall sensor (B6/1) - -
Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4) - -
Temperature sensor upstream of SCR catalytic converter (B16/15) - With CODE U77 (BLUETEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment)
Charge air temperature sensor (B17/8) - -
Temperature sensor upstream of catalytic converter (B19/7) - -
Temperature sensor upstream of diesel particulate filter (B19/9) - -
Temperature sensor upstream of ATL (B19/11) - -
DPF differential pressure sensor (B28/8) - -
Pressure sensor downstream of air filter (B28/11) - -
Fuel temperature sensor (B50) - -
Exhaust pressure sensor (B60) - -
Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70) - -
- Engine compartment circuit 15 relay (K40/8kG) -
- Starter circuit 50 relay (K40/8kH) -
- Circuit 87M relay (K40/8kN) -
Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) -
Throttle valve actuator (M16/6) Throttle valve actuator (M16/6) -
Intake port shutoff actuator motor (M55) - -
Supplemental Restraint System control unit (N2/10) - -
- Fuel system control unit (N118) -
- Vent line heater element (R39/1) -
Oil level check switch (S43) - -
- Exhaust gas recirculation actuator (Y27/9) -
- Pressure regulating valve (Y74) -
- Cylinder 1 fuel injector (Y76/1) -
- Cylinder 2 fuel injector (Y76/2) -
- Cylinder 3 fuel injector (Y76/3) -
- Cylinder 4 fuel injector (Y76/4) -
- Cylinder 5 fuel injector (Y76/5) -
- Cylinder 6 fuel injector (Y76/6) -
- Boost pressure positioner (Y77/1) -
- Exhaust gas recirculation cooler bypass switchover valve (Y85) -
- Quantity control valve (Y94) -
- Engine oil pump valve (Y130) -
- Coolant pump switchover valve (Y133) -

Input and initial parameters for the following assembly parts and control units are transmitted or received by the CDI control unit via the LIN or CAN and are needed by the engine management system:

Input factors via the drive-LIN (LIN C1) Initial parameters via the drive-LIN (LIN C1) Supplemental information
Alternator (G2) Alternator (G2) -
Glow output stage (N14/3) Glow output stage (N14/3) -
Input factors via drive train CAN (CAN C1) Initial parameters via drive train CAN (CAN C1) Supplemental information
Fuel system control unit (N118) Fuel system control unit (N118) -
Powertrain control unit (N127) Powertrain control unit (N127) -
Fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) Fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) -
Input factors over engine CAN (CAN C) Initial parameters via engine CAN (CAN C) Supplemental information
Instrument cluster (A1) Instrument cluster (A1) Via user interface CAN (CAN HMI), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Supplemental Restraint System control unit (N2/10) - Via user interface CAN (CAN HMI), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Front SAM control unit (N10/6) - Via interior CAN (CAN B), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), suspension FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Climate control unit (N22/1) - Via interior CAN (CAN B), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), suspension FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) - Via chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
AIR BODY CONTROL, control unit (N51/3) - Via the chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and the powertrain control unit (N127) (with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL))
Intelligent Drive control unit (N62/4) - Via the suspension FlexRay (Flex E) and the powertrain control unit (N127) (with code 23P (Driving Assistance Package) or code P20 (Driving Assistance Plus Package))
Left front door control unit (N69/1) - Via interior CAN (CAN B), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), suspension FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) Electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) Via chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Steering column tube module control unit (N80) - Via chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Powertrain control unit (N127) Powertrain control unit (N127)  
Diagnostics connection (X11/4) Diagnostics connection (X11/4) Via diagnostic CAN (CAN D), electronic ignition lock control unit (N73), suspension FlexRay (Flex E) and powertrain control unit (N127)
Input factors via drive train sensor CAN (CAN I) Initial parameters via drive train sensor CAN (CAN I) Supplemental information
NOx sensor control unit downstream of diesel particulate filter (N37/7) NOx sensor control unit downstream of diesel particulate filter (N37/7) With CODE U77 (BLUETEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment)
NOx sensor control unit downstream of SCR catalytic converter (N37/8) NOx sensor control unit downstream of SCR catalytic converter (N37/8) With CODE U77 (BLUETEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment)
AdBlue® control unit (N118/5) AdBlue. control unit (N118/5) With CODE U77 (BLUETEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment)

Structure 

The housing of the CDI control unit is made of diecast aluminum and the cover is made of corrosion-proof sheet steel. The CDI control unit is water proof and dust proof.

IMPORTANT The CDI control unit has an internal atmospheric pressure sensor.

Voltage supply 

The CDI control unit is supplied with power by "circuit 30 fused" and also, for ignition on, by "circuit 87". In the operating voltage range it has both short-circuit protection and reversed polarity protection. Power is supplied through several engaged parallel pins connected in parallel to relieve the electrical connections.

Computer power-down 

When the CDI control unit receives the "circuit 15 OFF" signal, a processor run-on of approx. 300 s is started.

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

Variants 

The variants of the engine management, for exampled country and exhaust variants, are activated with XD over the variant coding.

IMPORTANT Assembly operations

Ensure before unplugging the connector on the CDI control unit that the ignition is switched off and processor run-on has ended. This is to prevent damage to the CDI control unit and save errors in the control units linked to the CAN.

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