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

Engine 177.9 in model 205, 253 

Engine 177.9 in model 213 

up to model year 2021 

Shown on right rear entrance (model 205.0) 

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Control Unit Components Location - Engine 177.9 In Model 213 (Shown On Right Rear Entrance Model 205.0)
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Location 

The fuel system control unit for model 205.0/2, 253 is located in the door sill next to the right rear seat. In model 205.3/4, the fuel system control unit is located beneath the right side paneling in the rear next to the right rear seat.

For model 213 the FSCU is located under the right rear seat.

Task 

The fuel system control unit bears the internal designation FSCM-GEN 4 ( uel ystem ontrol odule GEN  eration ).

The fuel system control unit regulates the fuel pump (M3) according to demand and transmits information about the current fuel pressure and the fill level of the fuel tank to the ME-SFI 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 via drive train CAN (example) 

CAN output signals via drive train CAN (example) 

Controlling the fuel pump 

The fuel system control unit actuates the fuel system as soon as it receives the "Fuel system ON" request from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit via drive train CAN or as a direct ground signal.

The fuel pressure is recorded by the fuel pressure sensor. The FSCU directly reads in the signals from the fuel pressure sensor and transmits this information about the fuel pressure to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit via the drive train CAN. The ME control unit evaluates the fuel pressure and load requirement. It then sends a pulse-width-modulated signal (target fuel pressure) to the fuel pump control unit via a direct line and redundantly via the drive CAN. The fuel system control unit actuates the fuel system accordingly with three phase-offset AC voltage signals.

The fuel system control unit controls the fuel system pressure depending on the fuel temperature and the engine rpm between 4.5 to 6.7 bar.

Fuel system control unit limp-home mode 

Limp-home functions for failure of the drive train CAN and the fuel pressure sensor are stored in the FSCU.

Fill level evaluation of fuel tank 

The FSCU determines the current resistance of the fuel level indicator fuel tank fill level sensor over a voltage measurement and therefore the fill level of the fuel.

The determined voltage value is compared with a characteristic stored in the FSCU. The FSCU calculates the contents of the fuel tank and checks this for plausibility with the current fuel consumption of the engine.

The fuel system control unit sends the plausibilized values in liters and percentage to the instrument cluster (A1). When the reserve quantity has been reached, the fuel system control unit sends a signal to the instrument cluster, which then issues a warning message.

Diagnosis 

The FSCU performs a self and component diagnosis. Recognized faults are stored by the fuel system control unit and sent via the drive train CAN to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and, if necessary, via the diagnostic CAN (CAN D) to a connected diagnostic unit.

The self and component diagnosis checks all inputs and outputs for short circuits, an on-board electrical system voltage as well as an open circuit. All sensor signals are also checked for plausibility. The respective limp-home functions are activated for known faults.

Tank drainage service 

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

In order to do this, the tank draining service must be called up using the diagnostic unit and the following parameters entered:

During emptying the diagnostic unit must be connected and the ignition must remain on.

Variants 

For adaptation to different vehicle, engine, fuel tank variants and fuel pumps, different parameter sets are stored in the FSCU. For in-service date and exchange of the FSCU the respective parameters must be selected over the variant coding.

  Wiring diagram for FSCU Engine 177.9 in model 205 up to model year 2019Engine 177.9 in model 253 PE47.40-P-2101-97FBA
Engine 177.9 in model 205 as of model year 2019 PE47.40-P-2101-97FBB
Engine 177.9 in model 213 up to model year 2021 PE47.40-P-2101-97DBA