Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 386

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 386

 

 

ANTI-KNOCK CONTROL FUNCTION - GF15.12-P-4024F 

ENGINE 104.941 /943 /944 /991 /994 as 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 111.951 /952 /955 /956 /957 /958 /982 /983  

ENGINE 

Model 211, 230

GF42.45-P-4500SL

 

ETC control unit, location/task

Transmission 722.6

GF27.19-P-4012G 

 

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112.910 /911 /912 /913 /914 /916 /917 /920 /921 /922 /923 /940 /941 /942 /943 /944 /946 /947 /949 /953 /954 /95

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  

Fig. 15: Identifying Anti-Knock Control Components - Shown On Engine 119 

Task  

Ensuring knock-free operation of the engine with different fuels in all operating conditions from idling speed up 
to maximum speed of engine, from an engine load of more than approx. 40%. For this purpose, if uncontrolled 
combustion (knocking) occurs, the ignition angle at the relevant cylinder or cylinders is retarded. 

Design/function  

The anti-knock control (AKC) function is integrated in the ME-SFI control unit. The range of functions has 
been enlarged compared to previous versions. 

Input signals: 

Engine speed (crankshaft position sensor) 

 

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Camshaft position (camshaft Hall sensor)  

Knock identification: 

Engine 104, 111, 112, 113, 119, 120 by means of knock sensors Engine 137 by ionic current 
measurement 

Engine temperature (coolant temperature sensor)  

Engine load (hot film air flow sensor or pressure sensor on supercharged engines)  

Accelerator pedal position (accelerator pedal sensor)  

Precontrol by means of automatic RON switch (internal)  

Output signals: 

Cylinder specific ignition angle correction on the calculated map value of the ME control unit.  

Ignition angle emergency mode if fault identified.  

Basic function  

The anti-knock control is active from a coolant temperature of 70 °C. If knocking is detected at a cylinder above 
an engine load of approx. 40%, its ignition angle is retarded from the next ignition by about 2.3° crank angle 
(e.g. M119) or by about 3.0° crank angle (e.g. M120). If knocking continues to be detected, the ignition angle is 
continuously retarded in steps of 2.3° crank angle (e.g. M119) until the maximum retardation is reached 
(approx. 10 to 15° crank angle, depending on engine speed). In addition, the automatic RON switch influences 
the maximum retarding of the ignition timing - the higher the selected RON stage, the less is the maximum 
retarding of the ignition timing. 

If knocking-free combustion exists, the retardation is reduced in steps of approx. 0.75° crank angle after a few 
ignitions (depending on engine speed) until the map value (a) is achieved, or knocking once again occurs. 

Adaptation of anti-knock control  

The adaptation of the anti-knock control is active from a coolant temperature of approx. 75 °C. Any corrections 
required to the ignition angle because of knocking combustion are constantly detected for the specific cylinder 
and stored together with the relevant operating state of the engine (engine load/speed range). 

The stored adaptation value is taken into account in the output of the individual cylinder angle so that each 
cylinder is immediately operated with the optimal ignition angle. 

During abrupt acceleration, no values are stored for about 2 seconds in order to avoid any incorrect adaptation 
values. 

Faults in the case of knocking detection  

If no signals are received from the knock sensors or from the ionic current measurement, the ignition angle of 
all the cylinders is retarded, for safety reasons, by as much as approx. 11° crank angle depending on engine 

 

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speed and temperature. The anti-knock control and the adaptation are deactivated and a fault is stored.

Automatic RON switch  

In addition to the RON correction using the HHT, the anti-knock control features an automatic RON switch. 
This detects a persistent high knocking tendency of the engine and assists the anti-knock control by means of an 
appropriate pre-control. 

This is done by analyzing the stored adaptation values, the ignition angles of all the cylinders and the number of 
control interventions in certain engine load and speed ranges. Depending on the threshold which has been 
exceeded, the RON value is adjusted by one or several stages. The value is retained until the engine is switched 
off. 

After engine start, only the RON correction which is carried out by means of the HHT/STAR DIAGNOSIS is at 
first active. 

KNOCK SENSORS, LOCATION - GF15.12-P-4101-01A 

 

Crankshaft position sensor, 
location/task/ design/function

 

GF07.04-P-4116F 

 

Camshaft Hall sensor, 
location/task/design/ function

 

GF07.04-P-4117F 

 

Knock sensors, 
location/task/design/function

 

GF15.12-P-4101F

 

Coolant temperature sensor, 
location/task/ design/function

Engine 119, 120

GF07.04-P-5026F

Engine 104, 111

GF07.04-P-5026G

Engine 112, 113, 137

GF07.04-P-5026A 

 

Hot film mass air flow sensor, 
location/task/ design/function

Engine 119, 120 (round 
connector)

GF07.07-P-4118E

Engine 104, 111, 112, 
113, 137

GF07.07-P-4118G 

Engine 111 EVO

GF07.07-P-4118GS

 

Pedal value sensor, 
location/task/design/ function

 

GF30.20-P-4011L 

 

ME-SFI control unit 
position/task/design/ function

 

GF07.61-P-5000F 

Engine 111 EVO

GF07.61-P-5000GS

 

ME-SFI synchronizing fuel 
injection and firing order function

 

GF07.61-P-4009F 

Engine 111 EVO

GF07.61-P-4009GS

 

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