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

Engine 256.9 in model 213, 238 

up to model year 2021 

Engine 264.9 in model 213, 238, 257 

up to model year 2021 

Engine 274.9, 276.8 in model 213, 238 

up to model year 2021 

Models 213, 257, shown on model 213 

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Control Unit Components Location - Model 213 Engines 256.9; 264.9; 274.9; 276.8 Up To Model Year 2021
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Location 

The fuel system control unit is mounted on the right beneath the bench in the rear.

Model 238 

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Location 

The fuel system control unit is mounted on the right behind the trim on the side wall in the rear.

Task 

The fuel system control unit regulates the fuel pump's (M3) delivery rate. To do this, the fuel system control unit evaluates various input signals.

Input signals via direct lines 

The fuel system control unit reads in the following signals via direct lines:

Input signals via CAN 

Amongst others, the fuel system control unit receives the following signals via the drive CAN (CAN C1):

The fuel system control unit evaluates all relevant input signals and actuates the fuel pump with three phase-offset alternating voltage signals:

Output signals via CAN 

Amongst others, the fuel system control unit also transmits the following signals via the drive CAN:

IMPORTANT Variant coding must be performed after exchanging the fuel system control unit.

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 transmitted redundantly by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit as a CAN signal via the drive train CAN and directly as a ground signal.

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 control unit. To control the fuel pump, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit evaluates the fuel pressure and the load requirement. The requested fuel pressure is adjusted via an integrated controller by actuating the fuel pump. The low fuel pressure is controlled to between approx. 4 to a maximum of 6.7 bar, depending on the fuel temperature and the engine speed.

Limp-home mode 

Limp-home functions for drive CAN and fuel pressure sensor failure are stored in the fuel system control unit:

Fuel tank fill level 

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 which is dependent on the fuel tank volume. The FSCU therefore calculates the contents of the fuel tank and checks this for plausibility with the current fuel consumption of the engine.

The values checked for plausibility are transmitted via the CAN network in liters and percentage to the IC (A1). Upon reaching the reserve quantity a signal is sent to the IC which then issues a warning message.

Tank drainage service 

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

To do this, the tank draining service must be called up with the diagnostic tester, and the following parameters must be entered:

During emptying the ignition must remain switched on.

  Wiring diagram for FSCU Engine 274.9, 276.8 in model 213 up to model year 2017 PE47.40-P-2101-97DBA 
Engine 256.9, 264.9, 274.9, 276.8 in model 213 as of model year 2017 up to model year 2021 PE47.40-P-2101-97DBC 
Engine 256.9, 264.9, 274.9, 276.8 in model 238 up to model year 2021 PE47.40-P-2101-97DCA
Engine 264.9 in model 257 up to model year 2021 PE47.40-P-2101-97XBA