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Pedal value sensor design - GF30.20-P-4011-02C

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module With Kickdown Switch (Up To 7/02) Components
G04606719Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Illustration shows accelerator pedal module with kickdown switch (S16/6). 

Was only installed until about 7/02. One then used the accelerator pedal module with kick-down simulator (a).

Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module With Kickdown Simulator (From 7/02) Components
G04606720Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Illustration shows accelerator pedal module with kickdown simulator (a). 

IMPORTANT Replace accelerator pedal module always complete!

Illustration shows internal circuitry of pedal value sensor B37 (Hall principle) 

Fig 3: Identifying Internal Circuitry Of Pedal Value Sensor (Hall Principle)
G04606721Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The sensor on the accelerator pedal which works according to the Hall principle is integrated into the pedal lever axis. It consists of a shaft with ring magnet. This rotates in a printed circuit board with stator in the fixed Hall elements. This produces a change in the voltage.

The accelerator pedal sensor is supplied by the engine control unit with 5 V. The information regarding the accelerator pedal position is passed on to the engine control unit by means of two voltages (pin 4: approx. 0 to 2.25 V and pin 5: approx. 0 to 4.5V).

The kick-down switch (S16/6) was no longer used from 7/02. Full load recognition takes place now over the signal from the accelerator pedal sensor. The pressure point on the accelerator pedal is simulated before achieving the full load position.