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Starter control, function - GF15.30-P-3000GA
ENGINE 111.921 /942 as of 1.9.98,
111.943 /944 /946 /947 /973 with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
ENGINE 111.945
in MODEL 208.335 /435 as of 1.6.98,
202.020 /080 as of 1.9.98 with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
ENGINE 111.974
with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
with CODE (494a) USA version
with CODE (807) Model year 1997
with CODE (808) Model year 1998
ENGINE 111.975 as of 1.8.96 with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
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 with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
ENGINE 113.940 /941 /942 /943 /948 /960 /961 /963 /965 /966 /967 /968 /969 with CODE (423a) 5-speed automatic transmission (new-generation)
ENGINE 120.983 as of 1.6.98
ENGINE 137.970
Task
After engine start speed is reached, interrupt the circuit (circuit 50) M1 to the solenoid switch of the starter.
Design
The solenoid switch of the starter is operated not through the ignition/ start switch S2/1, but in drive position P or N through the starter relay, by the engine control unit.
The voltage for the starter relay (coil) is supplied through circuit 87. The starter relay is actuated by the engine control unit through GND.
Function
When the ignition/start switch is operated in the start position, the engine control unit activates an automatic start control. Once the engine start speed of 400 to 700 rpm is reached, the engine control unit interrupts the ground actuation to the starter relay and thus the engine start operation.
Once the engine start operation is initiated, shutting off circuit 50 at the ignition/start switch has no effect. The starter rotates until the specified start speed is reached, or for about 5 seconds at an engine temperature of +80 °C, for a maximum of 10 seconds if the engine is cold.
| Motor electronics control unit, location/task/ design/function | GF07.61-P-5000F | ||
| HFM-SFI control unit, location/task/design/ function | GF07.51-P-4103D | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor, location/task/ design/function | GF07.04-P-4116F | ||
| Start recognition function | Engine 104,, 111, 112, 113, 137 (via terminal 50) | GF07.13-P-3014G | |
| Engine 119, 120 (via engine speed signal) | GF07.13-P-3014F | ||
| ETC control unit, location/task | Selector lever position information P/N and driving position engaged. Transmission 722.6 | GF27.19-P-4012G | |
| Electronic ignition switch control unit, location/ task/design/function | Model 202 as of 6/97, 208, 210 as of 3/97 | GF80.57-P-4102A | |
| Model 215, 220 | GF80.57-P-4102S | ||
| Model 203, 209 | GF80.57-P-4102PP |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
