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GF07.10-P-1006MAW Synchronization of Fuel Injection and Firing Order Function




GF07.10-P-1006MAW Synchronization of Fuel Injection and Firing Order Function
ENGINES 156.9 in MODEL 204.0 /2 /3, 212.0 /2

Function requirements synchronization of fuel injection and firing order, general points
^ Circuit 87M (engine timing ON)
^ Engine running

Synchronization of the fuel injection and firing order, general points
Synchronization of the injection and firing order is processed by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) in order to actuate the ignition coils (T1) and fuel injection valves (Y62).
Furthermore, synchronization is required for the knock control and the fuel shutoff on the individual cylinders.
The ME-SFI [ME] control unit synchronizes the injection and firing order using the signals from the following sensors:

- Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70), engine speed and crankshaft position
- LH and RH intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/4, B6/5), intake camshaft positions
- LH and RH exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/6, B6/7), exhaust camshaft positions

Function sequence for synchronization of the fuel injection and firing order
The function sequence is described in the following Operation

^ Function sequence for synchronization
^ Function sequence for coasting detection
^ Function sequence for the engine speed signal

Function sequence for synchronization
When the engine is started, the injection sequence is determined according to the firing order, using the voltage signals from the crankshaft Hall sensor and the intake camshaft or exhaust camshaft Hall sensors. To do this, ignition TDC (Top Dead Center) must be detected in cylinder 1.
At the 2nd negative signal edge following the gap in the signal from the crankshaft Hall sensor, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit detects the TDC position in cylinders 1 and 6. If the signal from an intake camshaft Hall sensor is at 0 V (low) at this time, the ME-SFI [ME] control unit processes it to detect ignition TDC in cylinder 1.
If the voltage signal from a camshaft Hall sensor is missing, the voltage signal from another camshaft Hall sensor is taken according to a certain sequence and used as a replacement to detect ignition TDC in cylinder 1.
If no voltage signal is available from any of the camshaft Hall sensors, injection and ignition take place after 360° CKA (CranK Angle) in order to allow an emergency start.

Function sequence for coasting detection
When the engine is shut down, coasting detection takes place, which also evaluates the engine turn back shortly before standstill. During a computer run on by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit, the determined rest position of the crankshaft as a °crank angle is stored and used for the next engine start. If coasting detection does not produce a result, or the engine has been turned while shut down, injection and firing order are synchronized at engine start.

Function sequence for the engine speed signal
Using the signal from the crankshaft Hall sensor (), the ME-SFI [ME] control unit () generates the short-circuit-proof engine speed signal (for example for cold testing and diagnosis) and sends it via the chassis CAN (CAN E).
When the crankshaft is turning, a voltage signal (AC voltage) is generated in the crankshaft Hall sensor by the teeth on the increment wheel (perforated plate). Here, each tooth generates a voltage pulse. No voltage is generated at the gap where there are 2 missing teeth.
The engine speed signal is a square wave signal with a constant on/off ratio of 6 pulses per engine revolution (60° CA) and a maximum current of approx. 20 mA.
If the voltage signal from the crankshaft Hall sensor drops, the voltage signals from the LH and RH intake camshaft Hall sensors or the LH and RH exhaust camshaft Hall sensors are used instead (in limp-home mode).





Signal assignment

1 Crankshaft angle (CKA)
2 Cylinder top dead center and firing order
3 Crankshaft Hall sensor voltage signal
4 Engine speed signal
5 Voltage signal from LH and RH intake camshaft Hall sensor
6 Voltage signal from LH and RH exhaust camshaft Hall sensor

a Recognition of ignition TDC of cylinder 1
- Voltage pulse 3: second negative signal edge after the gap
- Voltage pulses 5 and 6: low
- Voltage pulse 4: changes from high to low