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Component description for CDI control unit - GF07.16-P-6000OHS

ENGINES 642.862 in MODEL 221.026 /126 

ENGINES 642.868 in MODEL 221.083 /183 

Vehicle view from left front 

Fig 1: Identifying CDI Control Unit
G07537598Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The CDI control unit is located in the engine compartment next to the brake booster.

Task 

The CDI control unit operates in an electrical network of sensors and actuators to form the engine control system for engine 642.8.

The following systems and functions are controlled and coordinated by the CDI control unit according to input signals:

IMPORTANT The CDI control unit has an internal atmospheric pressure sensor.

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) 

AAC control unit (N22/1) 

ESP control unit (N47-5) 

NOx sensor control unit downstream of diesel particulate filter (N37/7) (for code (U42) BlueTec (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment) 

NOx sensor control unit downstream of SCR catalytic converter (N37/8) (for code (U42) BlueTec (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment) 

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) 

EIS [EZS] control unit (N73) 

Fuel system control unit (N118) 

AdBlue® control unit (N118/5) (for code (U42) BlueTEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment 

Electric controller unit (VGS) (Y3/8) 

CAN output signals 

Instrument cluster (A1) 

NOx sensor control unit downstream of diesel particulate filter (N37/7) (for code (U42) BlueTec (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment 

NOx sensor control unit downstream of SCR catalytic converter (N37/8) (for code (U42) BlueTec (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment) 

EIS [EZS] control unit (N73) 

Fuel system control unit (N118) 

AdBlue® control unit (N118/5) (for code (U42) BlueTEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment 

Electric controller unit (VGS) (Y3/8) 

Design 

The housing of the CDI control unit is made of die-cast aluminum and the cover is made of corrosion-proof sheet steel. The CDI control unit is water proof and dust proof.

The housing contains the 32-bit measuring and control electronics for the engine control.

Voltage supply 

The CDI control unit is "circuit 30 fused" and also supplied with a voltage for ignition ON by "circuit 87". 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 consists of several ground lines to the electronic ground (LH footwell) (W34/1).

Computer run-on 

When the CDI control unit receives the signal "circuit 15 OFF", a computer 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).

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 CDI control unit is not necessary.

IMPORTANT Assembly operations

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

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for common rail diesel injection (CDI) control unit N3/9 Engine plug PE07.16-P-2101-97SAF
N3/9 Vehicle plug PE07.16-P-2101-97SAE