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ME-SFI lambda control, function - GF07.61-P-4022M

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Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI Lambda Control Function Diagram
G07537684Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The mixture composition is controlled within the narrowest possible limits around λ = 1 in order to achieve a high conversion of the exhaust gases (exhaust gas conversion) in the catalytic converters.

The O2 sensors upstream of TWC react to the oxygen share in the exhaust and transmits a corresponding voltage signal to the ME-SFI [ME] control unit. Consequently, the mixture composition is modified by control of the injection quantity, so that λ=1 is obtained. This process is repeated constantly (control loop).

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit alters the mixture composition with a time delay in order to prevent any risk of jerking.

Control of the air/fuel ratio is much faster by using a wideband oxygen sensor (continuous signal of λ 0.7 to 4.0) as O 2 sensors upstream of TWC.

The function of the lambda control (closed-loop operation) is dependent upon:

Exhaust gas conversion in the three way catalytic converter 

Fig 2: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter Exhaust Gas Conversion Characteristic Graph
G07537685Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Lambda Control Loop Block Diagram
G07537686Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Example: 

Assuming a leaner fuel-air mixture is produced. This has the consequences that the O2 sensor voltage drops and the ME control unit compensates for this lean drift through a matching enrichment.

This makes it possible to achieve a fuel-air mixture of approximately λ = 1.

The readout of the lambda control factor with the DAS alters in the direction +25%. The more the lambda control factor moves in the direction +25%, the leaner is the fuel-air mixture and the greater is the enrichment of the mixture on the part of the ME control unit.

Fig 4: Identifying Lambda Control Factor
G07537687Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
ME-SFI [ME] control unit, location/task/ design/function GF07.61-P-5000M 
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Pressure sensor downstream of throttle valve actuator, location/task/function GF07.04-P-5049M 
Accelerator pedal sensor, location/task/ design/function GF30.20-P-4010M
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Three-way catalytic converter, location/task/ design/function GF49.10-P-3002M
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