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ME-SFI limiting maximum engine speed function - GF07.61-P-3007F

ENGINE 104.941 /943 /944 /991 /994as of 1.8.96 

ENGINE 104.995 with CODE (494a) USA version with CODE (807) Model year 1997 with CODE (808) Model year 1998 with CODE (498) as of Model year 97 Japanese version 

ENGINE 111.921 /942 as of 1.9.98, 111.943, 111.944 as of 1.8.96, 111.946 as of 1.6.98, 111.947 /973, 111.975 as of 1.8.96 

ENGINE 111.945 in MODEL 208.335/435 as of 1.6.98, 202.020 /080 as of 1.9.98 

ENGINE 111.974 with CODE (494a) USA version with CODE (807) Model year 1997 with CODE (808) Model year 1998 

ENGINE 112.910 /911 /912 /913 /914 /916 /917 /920 /921 /922 /923 /940 /941 /942 /943 /944 /946 /947 /949 /953 /954 /955 /970 /972 /973 /975 

ENGINE 113.940 /941 /942 /943 /948 /960 /961 /963 /965 /966 /967 /969 

ENGINE 119.980 /981 /982 /985 

ENGINE 120.982/ 983 

ENGINE 137.970 

Shown on engine 119 in model 210 

Fig 1: ME-SFI Limiting Maximum Engine Speed Function - Shown On Engine 119 In Model 210
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Task 

Limiting maximum engine speed

Function 

The ME-SFI control unit detects the engine speed from the signal supplied by the crankshaft position sensor. Engine speed is limited by shutting off the fuel injectors in the following conditions as a protection for the engine and the drive train:

  1. Torque converter protection in selector lever position P/N 

    Engine speed is limited (e.g. to approx. 3800 rpm for engine 120) in order to protect the torque converter from excessive static inner pressure in selector lever position P and N (no power flow).

  2. Limiting maximum engine speed when driving 

    In order to protect the engine from the consequences of impermissibly high revs, engine speed is limited to 6200 rpm and, after a further 10 seconds, to approx. 6000 rpm (e.g. engine 120). The vehicle speed information for detecting the drive mode is received by the ME control unit via CAN from the control unit for traction system (ABS, ASR, ETS or SPS, according to model and equipment).

  3. Safety fuel shutoff 

    If the throttle valve actuator is faulty, the fuel injection valves are shut off at engine speeds of approx. >1400 rpm, and operated again at approx. <1200 rpm (engine surges greatly).

  Motor electronics control unit, location/task/design/function   GF07.61-P-5000F 
  Crankshaft position sensor, location/task/design/function   GF07.04-P-4116F
  ME-SFI safety fuel shutoff function   GF07.61-P-3018F 
  ETC control unit, location/task Selector lever position information P/N and driving position engaged.
Transmission 722.6
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