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Component description for ME-SFI [ME] control unit - GF07.61-P-6000MMB

ENGINES 276.9 in MODEL 221.0/1 

View of engine from front 

Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI (ME) Control Unit Component
G10107818Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is located on the left on engine.

Task 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit creates in an electrical combination with the sensors and actuators of engine 276 DE ( irect- njection) the engine timing.

The following systems and functions are controlled and coordinated by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit according to input signals:

Input and output signals 

The following input signals are evaluated by the engine control and issued in the respective output signals:

Direct input signals 

Direct output signals 

LIN signals 

CAN input signals 

Instrument cluster (A1) 

Restraint systems control unit (N2/7) 

Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) 

AAC control unit (N22/1) 

ESP control unit (N47-5) 

LH and RH NOx sensor control units (N37/5, N37/6) (for an engine with stratified operation) 

AIRMATIC with ADS control unit (N51) (for code (489) AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous adjustment damping) 

Video and radar sensor system control unit (N62/2) (for code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS, code (237) Active Blind Spot Assist and code (238) Active Lane Keeping Assist) 

Left front door control unit (N69/1) 

Upper control panel control unit (N72/1) 

EIS [EZS] control unit (N73) 

Steering column tube module (N80) 

Fuel system control unit (N118) 

Electric controller unit (VGS) (Y3/8) 

CAN output signals 

Instrument cluster 

LH and RH NOx sensor control units (for an engine with stratified operation) 

Fuel pump control unit 

EIS control unit 

Electric controller unit (VGS) 

Design 

The housing of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is made out of diecast aluminum and the cover is made out of corrosion-proof sheet steel. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is protected against water and dusts. The housing contains the 32-bit measuring and control electronics for the engine control.

Power supply 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is "circuit 30 fused" and also supplied with a voltage for ignition ON by "circuit 87 M4".

In the operating voltage range it has both short-circuit protection and reversed polarity protection.

Voltage is supplied through several pins connected in parallel to relieve the electrical connectors.

Ground connection 

The "circuit 31" ground connection occurs over several ground lines from the electronic ground (LH footwell) (W34/1).

Computer run-on 

If the ME-SFI [ME] control unit receives the signal "circuit 15 OFF", a processor run-on of approx. 4 seconds is started.

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

IMPORTANT Assembly operations

Ensure before unplugging the plug on the ME-SFI [ME] control unit that the ignition is switched off and computer run-on has ended. This is to prevent damage to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and save errors in the control units linked to the CAN.

Variants 

The engine control variants, such as country and exhaust gas variants, are activated with the Diagnosis Assistance System (DAS) using the variant coding function.

Replacement of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is not necessary.

Designation Unit Values Tolerance range Remarks
ME-SFI [ME] control unit (/)N3/10         
Power supply V 12.0    
Voltage limit: minimum V 8.0    
maximum V 19.0
Power consumption: Quiescent current μA 1000   Maximum
μA 700 Typical
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Additional specific parameters       No
Flash capability/coding capability       Yes/yes
Special features       No
Knock sensor 1, on the right (A16/1) 
Knock sensor 2, on the left (A16/2) 
       
Model       Capacitive sensor (piezo crystal)
Capacity PF 1050 ±23.8%  
Sensitivity mV/g 26 ±30.8%  
Resistor >10    
Linearity kHz 3 - 20    
Working temperature °C -40 - +150    
Hot film MAF sensor (B2/5) (for an engine with stratified operation)         
Model       Hot film sensor
Operating voltage V 7.5 - 14    
Pull up resistance 1.2   For 5 V
Frequency for: 0 kg/hour Hz < 1950    
75 kg/hour Hz 2736
160 kg/hour Hz 3387
310 kg/hour Hz 4484
640 kg/hour Hz 7832
Accuracy % ±2   For 15 - 640 kg and 20°C
Cycle duration ms 52.4288    
Duty cycle % 10   Low
Intake air temperature sensor (B2/5b1) (for an engine with stratified operation)         
Model       NTC resistor
egative emperature oefficient (NTC thermistor)
Pull up resistance 2.15   For 5 V
Resistance at: -40°C 39.65    
0°C 5.489
40°C 1.166
100°C 0.1973
130°C 0.0971
Fuel pressure and temperature sensor (B4/25)         
Model       Combined pressure and temperature sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±5%  
Power consumption mA 15   Maximum
Operating pressure MPA 28   Maximum
Bursting pressure MPA 250    
Pressure measuring range MPA 0 - 30    
Temperature measurement range °C -40 - +140    
Ambient temperature °C -40 - +130    
Series resistor 3    
Resistor 30   at 25 °C
Special features       4-pin connector
Left intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4) 
Right intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/5) 
Left exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/6) 
RH exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/7) 
       
Model       Hall sensor
Supply voltage: Circuit 87 M1 V 4.7 - 18   B6/5, B6/7
circuit 87 M3 V 4.7 - 18 B6/4, B6/6
Maximum power consumption mA 10    
Output voltage V 0 - 18    
Output current mA 0 - 20    
Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)         
Model       NTC resistor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±5%  
Series resistor Ω 1470 ±1%  
Resistance at: 20°C Ω 3117    
40°C Ω 1332
60°C Ω 628
80°C Ω 320
100°C Ω 175
120°C Ω 101
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Cooler sensor for engine diagnosis (B11/15) (for an engine without stratified operation, for code (494) USA version and code (917) Partial zero emission vehicle-emission USA)         
Model        
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87
Interface transfer rate: Maximum kbit/s 20   Communication with the ME-SFI [ME] control unit via the drivetrain LIN
Special features       3-pin connector
Temperature sensor upstream of RH NOx storage catalytic converter (B16) (for an engine with stratified operation), temperature sensor upstream of LH NOx storage catalytic converter (B16/1) (for an engine with stratified operation)         
Model       Positive temperature coefficient resistance ositive emperature oefficient (PTC thermistor)
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±0.1%  
Series resistor 1 ±0.1%  
Operating current mA 2.7   Minimum
mA 4.2 Maximum
Resistance at: 100°C Ω 276    
600°C Ω 617
700°C Ω 679
1000°C Ω 849
Operating temperature (exhaust temperature) °C -40 - +850    
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Intake air temperature sensor (B17) (except for an engine with stratified operation) 
Intake manifold intake air temperature sensor (B17/1) 
       
Model       NTC resistor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±5%  
Series resistor 3.16 ±1%  
Resistance: -20°C Ω 97120    
0°C Ω 32660
20°C Ω 12490
40°C Ω 5325
60°C Ω 2490
Special features       2-pin connector
Pressure sensor downstream of throttle valve actuator (B28/7)         
Model       Pressure sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±0.25 V  
Output voltage V 0.3 - 4.7   For a 5 V supply voltage
Power consumption mA 10   Maximum
Output current mA ±1    
Measuring range kPa 10 - 250   Absolute pressure
Signal plausibility V 0.10 - 4.94    
Working temperature °C -40 - +135    
Accelerator pedal sensor (B37)         
Model       2 Hall sensors
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±0.5 V  
Power consumption mA 8.5 ±2.5 mA  
Signal current μA ≤50    
Linearity % ±1   Both sensors
Temperature range °C -40 - +80    
Special features       Direct contacting over a 6-pin connector
Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70)         
Model       Hall sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±0.25 V  
Power consumption mA 12   Maximum of 15 mA
Output voltage VV 0 - 5.25    
Output current mA ≤0.25    
Distance to increment wheel mm 0.8 ±0.5 mm  
Special features       Depending in the direction of rotation
Alternator (G2)         
Model       AC alternator with integral rectification
Interface transfer rate: Maximum kbit/s 20   Communication with the ME-SFI [ME] control unit via the drivetrain LIN
Special features       Self-diagnosis
Left O2 sensor upstream of CAT (G3/3) 
Right O2 sensor upstream of CAT (G3/4) 
       
Model       Wideband oxygen sensor (LSU 4.9)
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Voltage limit: minimum V 10.8    
maximum V 16.5
Medium heating current mA 400   During idling
Internal resistance of the Nernst cell Ω 300    
Power consumption of the Nernst cell μA <250    
Nernst voltage mV 450    
Maximum exhaust temperature °C ≤930    
Frequency Hz 100    
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 6-way connector
Left O2 sensor downstream of CAT (G3/5) 
Right O2 sensor downstream of CAT (G3/6) 
       
Model       Voltage-leap oxygen sensor (LSF 4.2)
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Sensor voltage V approx. 1   Direction rich mixture
V approx. 0 Direction lean mixture
Frequency Hz 10    
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 4-way connector
Engine and AC electric suction fan with integrated control (M4/7)         
Model       Electric suction fan
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2 and circuit 30
Operating voltage V 6 - 18    
Specified speed of the fan       over a pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal) from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Frequency Hz 10   PWM signal
Duty cycle % 0 - 100   PWM signal
Quiescent current mA 0.3    
Average operating current A 50 ±2 A  
AGR actuator motors (M16/45) (for an engine with stratified operation)         
Model       Actuator motor
Supply voltage of the actuator motor V 12.0    
Actuator motor power consumption A < 1.4   Operation
A 4.0 Maximum
Actuator motor resistance Ω 2.6 ±0.3 Ω  
Actuator motor inductivity mH 14.5 ±3.0 mH  
PWM signal (actuation) for the actuator motor Hz 1000    
Supply voltage for the Hall sensor V 5.0 ±0.1 V  
Maximum power consumption of the Hall sensor mA 6.5    
Special features       Polarity of the actuator motor reversible
Throttle valve actuator (M16/6)         
Model       Actuator motor with a contact-less angular sensor
Supply voltage of the actuator motor V 12.0    
Actuator motor power consumption A 1.5 - 9.5    
Supply voltage for potentiometer 1 and 2 V 5.0    
Potentiometer 1 V 0.5 ±5.6% Lower mechanical end stop
Upper mechanical end stop
V 4.65 ±5.0%
Potentiometer 2 V 4.5 ±5.6% Lower mechanical end stop
Upper mechanical end stop
V 0.35 ±5.0%
Diameter of the throttle valve mm 74    
Working temperature °C -40 - +120    
Two-disk thermostat heating element (R48)         
Model       Heating element
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Frequency Hz 141    
Resistor Ω 15.3 ±1.5 Ω at 20°C
Oil level indicator switch (S43)         
Model       Reed contact (normally closed contact)
Supply voltage V 5 ±5%  
Power consumption mA 1   Minimum
Power consumption mA 400   Maximum (induction free)
Resistor Ω   Minimum oil level not reached
Ω 0 Oil level OK
Shift point mm 19.2 ±1 mm  
Special features       2-pin connector, Pin 1 blank
Cylinder 1 - 6 ignition coils (T1/1 - T1/6)         
Supply voltage: Circuit 87 M1 V 12   T1/1, T1/2, T1/3
circuit 87 M3 V 12 T1/4, T1/5, T1/6
Operating voltage V 6 - 19    
Primary charging current A 21    
Resistance: primary Ω 0.072    
secondary 1.59
Inductivity: primary μH 90    
secondary H 2.78
Special features       Diagnosis feedback over the current interface
Heating system shutoff valve (Y16/2) up to 05/2011         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Rated voltage V 13.5    
Operating voltage V 8 - 16    
Power consumption A 1.6   Maximum
Ambient temperature °C -40 - +140    
Temperature range for the coolant °C -40 - +125    
Switching condition: Valve open       Pin 3 no ground
Valve closed Pin 3 on ground
Left intake camshaft solenoid (Y49/4) 
Right intake camshaft solenoid (Y49/5) 
Left exhaust camshaft solenoid (Y49/6) 
Right exhaust camshaft solenoid (Y49/7) 
       
Model       Magnet
Supply voltage: Circuit 87 M1 V 12   Y49/5, Y49/7
circuit 87 M3 V 12 Y49/4, Y49/6
Operating voltage V 8 - 16    
Maximum power consumption A < 3.0    
Coil resistance Ω 7.5 ±6.5%  
Inductance mH 23    
Frequency Hz 150   PWM signal
Working temperature °C -40 - +130    
Start position of the intake camshaft       36° after top dead center ( op ead center)
Start position of the exhaust camshaft       20° before top dead center
Adjustment range of the intake camshaft       4° BTDC up to 36° ATDC
Adjustment range of the exhaust camshaft       20° BTDC up to 20° after top dead center
Purge control valve (Y58/1)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Operating voltage V 9 - 16    
Power consumption mA 0 - 500   at 20°C
Actuation % 0 - 100   PWM signal
Frequency Hz 200   PWM signal
Coil resistance Ω 25.5 ±1.5 Ω at 20°C
Injection nozzle for 1st to 6th cylinder (Y76y1 - Y76y6)         
Type       Piezo injectors
Voltages V 125   Rated voltage (for 20°C)
V 160 Maximum voltage
Current impulse: Open A 8    
Close A -8
Actuation times: Open μs 180    
Close μs 200
Loads mC 0.21   Minimum loading
mC 0.69 Nominal loading
Needle lift μm 34    
Flow mg/ms 34.5   For 200 bar and 0.69 mC
Resistor 220 ±10 KΩ  
Fuel pressure on injector bar approx. 200    
Special features       2-pin connector, Pin 1 (+), Pin 2 (-)
Quantity control valve (Y94)         
Model       Shift valve
Operating voltage V 6 - 16    
Power consumption A approx. 14   Maximum at 20°C
Effective current A < 5   Maximum at 20°C
Coil resistance Ω 0.49 ±5% at 20°C
Frequency kHz 4   PWM signal
Actuation % 0 - 90   PWM signal
Power loss (components) W 12   Maximum
Ambient temperature °C -40 - +120    
Special features       Valve safe position (de-energized open)
LH switchable engine mount (Y123) (for 4MATIC) 
RH switchable engine mount (Y123/1) (for 4MATIC) 
       
Operating voltage V 9 - 15    
Induction voltage V < 130    
Minimum pulling voltage V < 9.0    
Minimum failure voltage VV >1.0    
Operating temperature °C -40 - +120    
Bearing limit temperature °C -40 - +130    
Coil resistance Ω 31.0 ±10% at 20°C
Total resistance Ω 27.2 ±10% at 20°C
Power consumption A < 0.5   For 12 V
Switching speed Hz 2 - 30    
Engine oil pump valve (Y130)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2
Frequency Hz 200   PWM signal
REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for gasoline direct injection system control unit N3/10 Vehicle plug PE07.08-P-2101-97SAA
N3/10 Engine plug, sheet 1 PE07.08-P-2101-97SAB
N3/10 Engine plug, sheet 2 PE07.08-P-2101-97SAE