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Gasoline injection and ignition system with direct injection, function - GF07.70-P-0002MRA

Engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.047/147/247), 253 (except 253.354/954) 

Fig 1: Direct Line Networking Block Diagram
G10132481Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Block diagram for networking the direct line 

Fig 2: CAN-Networking Block Diagram
G10132482Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Block diagram for CAN-networking 

Gasoline injection and ignition system with DI, general 

The gasoline injection and ignition system with direct injection in electrical combination with the sensors and actuators of engine 274 (direct injection) forms the engine management system "MED40". The short designation "MED40" stands for:

M = Moronic 

E  = E 

D  = D  irect injection

4  = 4-cylinder

0  =0

The whole engine management is contained in the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. Sensor data are directly read in from the engine management and indirectly via the CAN network and actuate the control actuators as required. Here the individual functions and systems of the engine management are controlled and coordinated by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Sales designation Model Motor Transmission Engine management Notes
Model 205           
C 180 sedan 205.040 274.910 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 sedan 205.042 274.920 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 4MATIC sedan 205.043 274.920 722.968 MED40  
C 160 sedan 205.044 274.910 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 250 sedan 205.045 274.920 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 300 sedan 205.048 274.920 722.994, 725.011 MED40  
C 300 4MATIC sedan 205.049 274.920 722.969 MED40  
C 180 sedan (long wheelbase) 205.140 274.910 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 sedan (long wheelbase) 205.142 274.920 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 4MATIC sedan (long wheelbase) 205.143 274.920 722.968 MED40  
C 260 sedan (long wheelbase) 205.145 274.920 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 300 sedan (long wheelbase) 205.148 274.920 722.994, 725.011 MED40  
C 180 wagon 205.240 274.910 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 wagon 205.242 274.920 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 200 4MATIC wagon 205.243 274.920 722.968 MED40  
C 160 wagon 205.244 274.910 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 250 wagon 205.245 274.920 716.702, 722.995, 725.011 MED40  
C 300 wagon 205.248 274.920 722.994, 725.011 MED40  
Model 253           
GLC 250 4MATIC Off-Roader 253.946 274.920 716.755 MED40  
GLC 300 4MATIC Off-Roader 253.949 274.920 716.755 MED40  

The engine management is subdivided into the following systems:

Base functions 

IMPORTANT Diagnosis

For diagnostic purposes, the fault codes of the engine management system can be read out and deleted using Xentry Diagnostics, and individual diagnostic functions can be specifically actuated.

IMPORTANT CAN network

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit exchanges data with other control units that are integrated in the CAN network via the connected drive train CAN and engine CAN. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit also acts as the interface (gateway) between the two CAN bus systems. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is also attached to the drive train sensor CAN (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) and exchanges data over it.

IMPORTANT Flash programming

The engine management in the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is flashable, that is the complete software in the control unit can be replaced using the Xentry diagnostics (replaced). The software required for control unit programming can be found on the diagnostic system software DVD.

IMPORTANT Transport mode

In transport mode various functions of the engine management are limited. If the kilometer reading on the vehicle is more than 250 km, the system condition "vehicle transport mode" is automatically deactivated and can also not be reactivated any more by the Xentry Diagnostics.

IMPORTANT Variant coding

With variant coding the following vehicle versions and equipment can, for example, be coded using XENTRY Diagnostics:

Engine system 

Fuel injection system 

Ignition system 

Exhaust regulation 

IMPORTANT Homogeneous mode (for engine 274 DI with homogeneous mode (DEH))

In homogeneous mode an homogeneous combustible fuel/air mixture (λ=1) is generated within the whole combustion chamber. There are no further measures required for exhaust aftertreatment since the normal three-way catalytic converter adequately converts the pollutants.

IMPORTANT Stratified operation (for engine 274 DI with stratified charge (DES)) During stratified operation, a combustible mixture (λ≈1) is present only in the vicinity of the spark plug (R4) while various lambda values are present in the remaining combustion chamber. This varies from pure intake air through to exhaust gases from the EGR. Thus fuel consumption in stratified operation is less than that in homogeneous mode. Due to the excess air which consists of up to 75% by volume of nitrogen the NOx development in stratified operation is significantly higher than in homogeneous mode. This requires use of a NOx storage catalytic converter.

IMPORTANT Homogeneous-layer-company (HOS)

The operating mode HOS delivers more favorable exhaust emission values in the range above 4 bar than pure stratified operation. At the same time it allows replacement of the homogeneous mode up to about 7 bar, whereby major consumption savings are achieved.

HOS is a combination of the homogeneous lean and classic stratified combustion system. Here for a de-throttled engine, the first injection is injected in the intake stroke; the actual "layer" injection takes place before ignition.

The following table presents the various different components on engine 274 for homogeneous mode (HID) and stratified operation (DIS):

Components M 274 DEG M 274 DIS
EGR pressure sensor 1 (B5/5) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
EGR pressure sensor 2 (B5/6) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
Temperature sensor upstream of NOx storage catalytic converter (B16) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
NOx sensor control unit (N37/4) (for CODE (920) Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) NOx sensor (N37/4b1) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
Exhaust gas recirculation valve (Y27/1) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
Exhaust gas recirculation valve moving magnet (Y27/1y1) (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
EGR line (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X
NOx storage catalytic converter (for CODE 920 (Gasoline direct injection with stratified charge)) -- X

The operating conditions of the engine and the associated active partial functions of the engine management are described in the following documents:

  Crankcase ventilation system, function   GF01.20-P-0001MRA
  Ignition ON, function   GF07.10-P-1000MRA 
  Starting, function   GF07.10-P-1001MRA 
  Ignition OFF, function   GF07.10-P-1002MRA 
  Fuel supply, function   GF07.10-P-1003MRA 
  Injection regulation, function   GF07.10-P-1004MRA 
  Ignition system function   GF07.10-P-1005MRA 
  Synchronize fuel injection and firing order function   GF07.10-P-1006MRA 
  Start, post-start phase and warm-up enrichment, function   GF07.10-P-1007MRA 
  Rpm control, function   GF07.10-P-1008MRA 
  Alternator interface function   GF07.10-P-1009MRA 
  Lambda control, function   GF07.10-P-1010MRA 
  Smooth running control, function   GF07.10-P-1011MRA 
  Thermal management, function   GF07.10-P-1012MRA 
  Torque coordination, function   GF07.10-P-1013MRA 
  Deceleration fuel shutoff, function   GF07.10-P-1014MRA 
  Knock control, function   GF07.10-P-1015MRA 
  Camshaft adjustment, function   GF07.10-P-1016MRA 
  Engine limp-home mode, function   GF07.10-P-1019MRA 
  On-board diagnosis, function   GF07.10-P-1020MRA 
  Engine timing start-stop function   GF07.10-P-1041MRA 
  Charging, function   GF09.00-P-2000MRA
  Exhaust treatment function   GF14.00-P-3000MRA
  Exhaust gas recirculation, function Engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.047/147/247)
with code 920 (Direct petrol injection with stratified charging)
Engine 274.9 in model 253 (except 253.354/954)
with code 920 (Direct petrol injection with stratified charging)
GF14.20-P-3000MRA
  Electronic accelerator function   GF30.20-P-3015MRA
  On-board refueling vapor recovery function Engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.047/147/247), 253 (except 253.354/954)
with code 494 (US version)
GF47.10-P-3004MRA
  Purging function   GF47.30-P-3015MRA
  Purging system with leak test function Engine 274.9 in model 205 (except 205.047/147/247), 253 (except 253.354/954)
with code 494 (US version)
GF47.30-P-3016MRA
  Overview of system components for gasoline injection and ignition system with direct injection   GF07.70-P-9998MRA