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Drivetrain Control Unit, Component Description - GF54.21-S-2141A

Model 447 

With Code XM7 (MOPF II) 

Fig 1: Drivetrain Control Unit Components Location - Model 447 With Code XM7 (shown On Model 447.8)
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Powertrain control unit, shown on model 447.8 

IMPORTANT The numbers on the pins mark the pin numbering of the slots.

IMPORTANT The numbers on the pins mark the pin numbering of the slots.

Powertrain control unit, shown on model 447.8 

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Overview 

This document contains information on:

General 

The powertrain control unit (N127) is installed on the driver's side in the footwell on the A-pillar.

Function 

The powertrain control unit (N127) fulfills the task of communication between various CAN bus systems that affect the drivetrain. Direct signals from the coolant temperature sensors, the accelerator pedal module (A68) and the engine start/stop button (S2/2) are also sent and received.

The following input factors and initial parameters are read in or output over direct lines by the powertrain control unit (N127):

Input factors over a direct line Initial parameters over a direct line
Terminal 15 -
Terminal 30t -
Terminal 31 -
Terminal 87 -
LIN-C3 LIN-C3
- Accelerator pedal module power supply (A68)
Accelerator pedal module signal (A68) -
- Accelerator pedal module ground connection (A68)
- Engine start/stop button signal (S2/2)
- Actuation of reserve relay (MR1) in engine compartment fuse and relay module (K40/10)
Low-temperature circuit coolant temperature sensor signal (B94/33) -
- Low-temperature circuit coolant temperature sensor ground connection (B94/33)
- -

On vehicles with engine 254, the following input factors and initial parameters are also read in or output via direct lines by the powertrain control unit (N127):

Input factors over a direct line Initial parameters over a direct line
- Low temperature battery circuit temperature sensor ground connection 2 (B11/26)
Low temperature battery circuit temperature sensor 2 signal (B11/26) -
- -

On vehicles with engine 654, the following input factors and initial parameters are also read in or output via direct lines by the powertrain control unit (N127):

Input factors over a direct line Initial parameters over a direct line
Clutch travel sensor signal (B109) -
- Clutch travel sensor power supply (B109)
- Clutch travel sensor ground connection (B109)
Transmission neutral position sensor signal (B79/2) -
- Transmission neutral position sensor power supply (B79/2)
- Transmission neutral position sensor ground connection (B79/2)
Exhaust gas flap controller position sensor signal (M16/4) -
- Exhaust gas flap controller position sensor power supply (M16/4)
- Exhaust gas flap controller power supply (M16/4)
- Exhaust gas flap controller ground connection (M16/4)

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via the powertrain CAN (CANC):

Input factors and initial parameters via powertrain CAN (CANC) Additional information
Head unit (A26/17) With code E7M (MBUX multimedia system)
Electric controller unit for fully integrated transmission control (VGS) (N15/15) With engine 654
With code G43 (9G-TRONIC)
Fuel system control unit (FSCU) (N118/9) -

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via the engine CAN (CANC1):

Input factors and initial parameters via engine CAN (CANC1) Additional information
ME-SFI control unit (N3/34) With engine 254
CDI control unit (N3/40) With engine 654

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via the powertrain CAN 2 (CANC2):

Input factors and initial parameters via powertrain CAN 2 (CANC2) Additional information
Electric controller unit for fully integrated transmission control (VGS) (N15/15) With engine 254
With code G43 (9G-TRONIC)

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via the electric drive CAN (CANED1):

Input factors and initial parameters via electric drive CAN (CANED1) Additional information
Integrated starter alternator (A79/8) With engine 254

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via the periphery CAN (CANPER):

Input factors and initial parameters via periphery CAN (CANPER) Additional information
Left rear Blind Spot Assist radar sensor (B161/3) With code JA7 (Blind Spot Assist)
Right rear Blind Spot Assist radar sensor (B161/4) With code JA7 (Blind Spot Assist)
Left front LED lamp unit (E1/1) With code L45 (MULTIBEAM LED with Highbeam Assist Plus)
Right front LED lamp unit (E2/1) With code L45 (MULTIBEAM LED with Highbeam Assist Plus)
Electronic ignition lock (EZS) control unit (N73/8) -

Input factors and initial parameters for the following control units are sent or received by the powertrain control unit (N127) via suspension FlexRay (Flex E):

Input factors and initial parameters via suspension FlexRay (Flex E) Additional information
Multifunction camera (MFK) control unit (B84/8) -
Active Brake Assist controller unit (B92) With code BA3 (Active Brake Assist)
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC electric controller unit (B92/1) With code ET4 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit (N30/4) -
AIRMATIC control unit (N51/3) With code CA4 (AIRMATIC)
Parking system control unit (N62/3) With code EZ5 (Active Parking Assist with reversing camera)
With code EZ6 (Parking Package with 360° camera)
With code JB6 (Parking Package with 360° camera)
With code JB7 (Parking Package with reversing camera)
Electrical power steering (ES) control unit (N68) -
Electronic ignition lock (EZS) control unit (N73/8) -
Steering column tube module control unit (N80) -

Ground connection

On left-hand drive vehicles, the "terminal 31" ground connection is made via the right vehicle interior firewall ground point 2 (W43/5).

On right-hand drive vehicles, the "terminal 31" ground connection is made via the left vehicle interior firewall ground point 2 (W43/6).

Power supply

Power is supplied to "terminal 15" and "terminal 87" via the engine compartment fuse and relay module (K40/10).

The power supply for "terminal 30t" is implemented via the firewall fuse and relay module (K40/11).