1998 Mercedes Benz SL600FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Me-SFI Control Module Connector Identification

Vehicle is equipped with 2 ME-SFI control modules, right cylinder bank ME-SFI control module (N3/12) and left cylinder bank ME-SFI control module (N3/11). Each ME-SFI control module has 2 connectors, No. 1 and No. 2. Connector No. 1 has terminals No. 1-61 and connector No. 2 has terminals No. 62-117. Both ME-SFI control modules are located next to each other in right rear corner of engine compartment. Right cylinder bank ME-SFI control module (N3/12) is located nearest to passenger fender. Left cylinder bank ME-SFI control module (N3/11) is located farthest from passenger fender. For ME-SFI connector identification, see Fig 1 .

Fig 1: ME-SFI Control Module Connector Terminal Identification
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