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Starting, Function - GF07.10-P-1001KJ

ENGINE 281.910 in MODEL 453.0/3/4 

Starting function requirements, general points 

Starting, general points 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit reads in the following signals for starting:

For vehicles with code 494 (USA version) or code 460 (Canada version) the ME-SFI [ME] control unit also receives the start authorization from the DKG control unit (N15/13).

The center SAM control unit (N10/10) also reads the following signals for start enable:

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit coordinates start of the injection and firing order during starting based on the signals from the crankshaft position sensor and the intake camshaft Hall sensors.

The starter control in the ME-SFI [ME] control unit transmits the message "CrankingAuthorization_ECM" for the start enable via interior CAN (CAN B) to the center SAM control unit. The center SAM control unit reacts by actuating and cutting out the starter (M1).

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit actuates the following assembly parts to start the engine:

Function sequence for start 

The starter control is subdivided into the following points:

Function sequence for start begin 

Through actuation of the ignition key (A8/1)) in ignition lock (S2) the ignition lock transmits the "circuit 50 signal" via the FIR fuse and relay module (F2), center SAM control unit and interior CAN (CAN B) to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit reacts by transmitting the start enable via interior CAN to the center SAM control unit which actuates the starter relay (F2k5) upon fulfillment of the previously mentioned function requirements and therefore the starter.

Function sequence for start end 

The starter control takes place by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit which transmits the engine status or the engine rpm in the message "EngineStatus_R" via interior CAN to the center SAM control unit. The start process is then interrupted by the center SAM control unit. The start process itself can only be aborted by switching off the ignition.

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