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ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description - GF07.61-P-6000MOS

ENGINE 275.953 in MODEL 216.376, 221.176 as of Model Year 09 /AEJ 08 

ENGINE 275.982 in MODEL 216.379, 221.179 as of Model Year 09 /AEJ 08 

View of the engine compartment at the rear left 

Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI [ME] Control Unit And Front SAM Control Unit With Fuse And Relay Module
G07537704Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The ME-SFI control unit is located at the left rear of the engine compartment, in the control unit box on the driver side.

Task 

The ME-SFI control unit represents the engine control, when connected electrically with the sensors and actuators of engine 275 KE (Kanal-Einspritzung (port injection)).

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) 

ETC [EGS] control unit (N15/3) Drive position 

AAC control unit (N22/1) 

EIS control unit (N73) 

ESP control unit (N47-5) 

Fuel pump control unit (N118) 

CAN output signals 

ETC control unit (N15/3) 

EIS control unit (N73) 

Instrument cluster (A1) 

Fuel pump control unit (N118) 

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.

Voltage supply 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is "circuit 30 secured" and also supplied with voltage for ignition ON by "circuit 87 M1". It is fitted in the operating voltage range with short-circuit protection as well as reversed polarity protection.

Computer run-on 

If the ME-SFI [ME] control unit receives the signal "circuit 15 OFF" a processor run-on of approx. 5 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

In certain cases voltage is supplied through several pins connected in parallel by to relief the electrical connectors.

Ground connection 

The "tml. 31" ground link consists of several ground lines from electronic ground (LH footwell) (W34/1).

is to prevent damage to the ME-SFI 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.

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for ME-SFI [ME] gasoline injection and ignition system control unit N3/10
Vehicle connector (sheet 1) model 216
PE07.61-P-2101-99CAD
N3/10
Engine connector (sheet 2) model 216
PE07.61-P-2101-99CAC
N3/10
Vehicle connector (sheet 1) model 221
PE07.61-P-2101-99SAF
N3/10
Engine connector (sheet 2) model 221
PE07.61-P-2101-99SAE