3.

ADM Cabin Management Module

(Administrative Module)

Figure 1 -
The module is located in the vehicle's cabin.
on the inner part of the panel near the electrical center.

I II III IV

1 4 7 10 13 1 4 7 10 13 16 1 4 7 10
3 5 8 11 14 3 5 8 11 14 17 3 5 8 11
3 6 9 12 15 3 6 9 12 15 18 3 6 9 12

Views taken from Module ADM

Figure 2 -

The ADM module is housed in the vehicle's cabin near the power unit.
it has at its constructive disposal on the front part, four connectors
denominated, I, II, III, IV these connectors are responsible for the inputs and outputs and
information of this module.
The electronic fuel control system of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Brazil demands constant management of information, facilitating data exchange.
between the cabin and the engine (ADM and PLD module). This work is carried out by the module
ADM, also known as Administrative Module, which has the function of monitoring and

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 4. PLD Engine Management Module
Pump-Line-Dose

Figure 4 -
Front view of the PLD module, which is
located below the injection units,
fixed on the engine block.

PLD means in Portuguese - pump, tube, nozzle, names it received due to its
constructive arrangement, this module is responsible for the electronic management of data
of the motor, carried out through a microprocessed module that is installed inside
from a metal box that exchanges information and commands with all the sensors and
actuators through a 55 (fifty-five) pin connector. The rest of the vehicle
(Cabin) communication is carried out through a 16 (sixteen) pin connector.
The PLD module is intended to calculate and apply the start of injection time.
for each cylinder individually achieving the exact location of each piston of the
motor that is allowed through the information from the Rotation sensors and
PMS, and with that, it controls the injection units to pressurize the fuel in the
injector with maximum precision, and in this way it is possible for the vehicle to function
with a minimum of pollutant emissions associated with a powerful engine and with consumption
smaller. This system monitoring tracks all operating modes of
motor

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 6. Liquid Cooling Temperature Sensor
(WATER)

Figure 7 - Figure 8 - Figure 9 -

Temperature sensor view The water temperature sensor is View of the sensor that is located in the
of water. located in the water gallery at the front water gallery, near the units
motor (series 900 LA). injectors on the upper part (series 457
LA).

The water temperature is considered the most important information for the
management of the Electronic Injection system and for the protection of the engine. An engine

functioning under normal temperature conditions, that is, the sensor informing the unit
From electronic command to the actual temperature condition of the engine, it allows for better

yields (consumption/performance/emission of pollutants) than an engine that is

operating with thermal information outside the range not being compatible with the
engine operating reality at the moment.
Fuel consumption has a direct influence on temperature of
operation of the engine.
The temperature information that is sent to the PLD module, through the sensor, is
inversely proportional to the temperature at which the coolant liquid is found
(water), that is, the higher the temperature, the lower its resistance or how
the lower the temperature, the greater its resistance. This phenomenon occurs due to the action
the NTC thermistor (Negative Temperature Coefficient) which is basically the composition
internal of the water temperature sensor, in which its material undergoes modification in its
structure when applied at different temperatures.

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 Internal representation of the Water Temperature Sensor

NTC

Figure 10

[Link] Tests

01-Negative power supply test (Grounding) – Test performed with the switch of
ignition off.
With the water temperature sensor connector disconnected, select the
multimeter in ohmmeter mode, connect the black test lead to any point of
grounding the vehicle and the red test probe, connect to terminal 02 of the connector
water temperature sensor.
There should be zero (0) resistance indicating that there was a closure.
of the circuit and that there is no resistance in this sector, in this situation the grounding is perfect.

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 Figure 14 -
Example of response tension test
Water temperature sensor
Test performed with the multimeter

Reference values table of the Sensor Response Voltage

Water Temperature
Temperature °C Voltage (Volts)
25 degrees 2.6 volts
35 degrees 1.93 volts
40 degrees 1.39 volts
52 graus 1.13 volts
80 degrees 1.0 volts

If the previously mentioned tests are not found, check the possible
defects: Wires and connectors interrupted or with oxidations and temperature sensor of
damaged water.

7. Fuel Temperature Sensor

Figure 15 - Figure 16 - Figure 17 -

Temperature sensor view View from the sensor that is located in View from the sensor that is located in
of fuel. fuel gallery, near fuel gallery, next to the unit
injection unit (series 900 LA). injector (series 45LA7).

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 9. Intake Air Temperature and Pressure Sensor
(conjugated model)

Figure 36 - Figure 37 -
View from the air temperature sensor, which is View of the pressure temperature sensor
located on the engine head cover of the air, which is located at the top
(series 900LA). motor (series 457 LA)

The Intake Air Temperature and Pressure Sensor (combined model) are
two sensors mounted in a single piece, which is installed in the piping of
admission.
The information on the variation in the temperature of the admitted air is important to be able to

to know the density of the admitted air mass, as it may be more compacted or
expanded, depending on the variation of its temperature, for example: Air when it is
Cold, its molecules are more compacted, and when it is hot, they are
molecules are more expanded, thus the mass of air in the same physical space is
larger when the air is cold.
Oxygen is the main element used for combustion to occur.
The percentage of oxygen that is relatively mixed with the air is 21%.
The air temperature sensor is of the NTC type (Negative Temperature Coefficient)

Temperature). The operating principle of this sensor is identical to that of the sensors of
water and fuel temperature, however, its construction is a little different
so that you can better feel the air temperature being taken in by the engine.
As the air passes very quickly through the sensor, it is necessary for the measurement to be fast as well.

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 8. Oil Temperature and Pressure Sensor
Engine Lubricant (conjugated model)

Figure 23 -
The oil lubricant pressure and temperature sensor of the engine is
located in the oil filter, near the alternator (series 900LA).

The Engine Oil Lubrication Temperature and Pressure Sensor (model

(conjugated), there are two sensors mounted in a single piece, which is installed in the
oil filter.
The lubricant oil temperature sensor informs the PLD module about the
the temperature at which the engine oil is found, this information is checked for
engine protection effect. This sensor is of the NTC type (Negative Temperature Coefficient)

Temperature) and its operating principle is identical to the temperature sensors of the
water and fuel.
The engine oil pressure sensor informs the PLD module of the pressure in the line
of engine lubrication, in which this information is checked for protection purposes
motor and for instrument panel indication.
The internal composition of the oil pressure sensor is a quartz crystal in which
is installed inside it associated with an electronic circuit that has
to vary the electrical voltage (electrical signal) according to the variation of the
pressure in the engine lubrication line in which it is inserted.
When variations occur that exceed the pre-established limits in memory of
PLD module regarding the oil pressure and temperature of the engine is an indication that something

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is working incorrectly. Under this condition, the driver of the vehicle is alerted to
turn on the red oil pressure light, which in turn receives a command from the
06 - Test of the resistance of the engine oil lubricant pressure sensor (series
457 LA) - test conducted with the ignition key off, with the aid of a pump
pressure and an adapter.
With the 55 (fifty-five) pin connector of the PLD module disconnected, test.
the resistance between pins 5 (five) and 26 (twenty-six) of this connector or directly on the
pins of the sensor itself. Select the multimeter to the ohmmeter scale, connect to
black probe tip on terminal 05 (five) and the red probe tip on terminal 26
(twenty-six) of the 55 (fifty-five) way connector of the PLD, according to the example
below:

Figure 30 -
Illustrative figure of the oil pressure sensor resistance test
of the engine from the 457 LA series – Test carried out with the multimeter

with the help of the pressure pump and adapter.

Note: Test applied for vehicle models in which the pressure sensor is installed.
separated from the lubricating oil temperature sensor (first models of the series engine
457 LA).
Figure 31 Figure 32.

Illustrative Figure
Illustrative Figure
Pressure Sensor
of Sensor
of the Oil of NTC
Oil Temperature
motor (series 457 LA)
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 Table of reference values for the lubricant oil pressure sensor

Pressure (Bar) Resistance

0 Bar 5 to 13 Ohm
1 Bar 44 to 52 Ohm
2 Bar 68 to 86 Ohm
3 Bar 111 to 121 Ohm

Illustrative figure of the Oil Pressure and Temperature sensors

Engine lubricant (series 457) that are mounted separately.

Figure 33 - Figure 34 -
View of the engine oil pressure sensor (OM View of the engine oil temperature sensor
457), which is located in the engine block. (OM 457), which is located in the engine block
next to the oil filter. below the injection units.

07 - Electrical Signal Test (response voltage) of the Oil Pressure Sensor

Lubricant (coupling model) – Perform the test with the ignition key on and the
motor stopped.
With the 16 (sixteen) and 55 (fifty-five) pin connector connected to
PLD module, test the response voltage of the oil pressure sensor.
Select the multimeter to the volts scale, connect the black probe to
terminal 15 (fifteen) and the red probe tip in terminal 32 of the 55-pin connector.
In this test, the multimeter test leads must be connected to the back.
connector of 55 (fifty-five) pins in the respective terminals mentioned above, as this

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 Reference value table for the lubricating oil pressure sensor

Pressure (Bar) Resistance

0 Bar 5 to 13 Ohm
1 Bar 44 to 52 Ohm
2 Bar 68 to 86 Ohm
3 Bar 111 to 121 Ohm

Illustrative figure of the Oil Pressure and Temperature sensors

Engine lubricant (series 457) that are mounted separately.

Figure 33 - Figure 34 -
View of the engine oil pressure sensor (OM View of the engine oil temperature sensor
457), which is located in the engine block (OM 457), which is located in the engine block
next to the oil filter. below the injection units.

07 - Electrical Signal Test (response voltage) of the Oil Pressure Sensor

Lubricant (conjugate model) - Perform the test with the ignition key turned on and the
motor stopped.
With the 16 (sixteen) and 55 (fifty-five) pin connector connected to
PLD module, test the response voltage of the oil pressure sensor.
Select the multimeter to the volts scale, connect the black probe to
terminal 15 (fifteen) and the red test lead at terminal 32 of the 55-pin connector.
Neste teste as pontas de provas do multímetro, devem ser conectados na parte traseira do
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 [Link] Sensor and PMS Sensor

Figure 48 Figure 49
View from the rotation sensor. View of the rotation sensor (series 900 LA).
Note: The PMS sensor is identical to this sensor.

Figure 50 Figure 51
View of the PMS sensor (900 LA series). View of the rotation sensors and PMS (Series 457
LA).

The Rotation and PMS sensors have the same construction characteristics and
operation, both are inductive type sensors and do not receive positive power from
PLD module. Due to their structural arrangement, they have as their main
operating characteristics of the property of alternating current generators when
submitted to an appropriate working condition.
In each of these two sensors, the connection to the PLD module is made by
two terminals, one being the ground terminal and the other transmitting the sensor signal
for the module.

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 12. Location of the Pistons (Plungers))

PMS
PLD Embolo
No. 1

P M S Sensor
Wanted
Motor
Sensor of
Rotation

Enlargement of Command

Figure 57

Illustrative Figure of the Location of the Emboli, through the additional hole in the gear
the command axis is being recognized at 55º (fifty-five) degrees from the TDC the position of the piston
first (01) cylinder, with the information coming from the PMS sensor. The engine rotation information
It is being provided by the sensor that is fixed on the engine's crankshaft (rotation sensor).

Through the information from the Rotation and PMS sensors, the PLD module makes the

correct application of the injection. This is possible through constant monitoring of the
information from these sensors.
The gear on the shaft of the control has 12 (twelve) holes distributed at 30°.
thirty at 30 degrees and a reference hole at 55 degrees
before the PMS. Each time the auxiliary hole passes by the PMS sensor, it is identified as

13. Segurança de Informações

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 To ensure the engine's operation, the PLD module is programmed to
that in the event of a failure in the sensor that is in the gear of the camshaft, the sensor
what is on the engine's flywheel assumes its functions and vice versa, thus ensuring the
engine operation, there will likely be a failure in both sensors at the same time.

PMS
PLD Embolo
No. 1

P M S Sensor voted
Motor

Sensor of
Rotation

Command engagement

Figure 58
Illustrative figure of the Location of the Emboli in the event of a Sensor failure.
the information of the TDC of the piston of the 1st cylinder goes through the Valve Command
to be provided by the Sensor that is on the Engine's Steering Wheel (Rotation Sensor), through the opening
Additional recognition is given at 65º (sixty-five degrees) before the PMS to the position of the Piston.

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 Caso os testes acima citados não forem encontrados, verificar os possíveis
defects: Wires and connectors interrupted or with oxidation and temperature sensor and
damaged air pressure.

2 Lubricating Oil Level Sensors

3 (only series 900 LA)

Figure 44 - View of the oil level sensor that is

located on the motor oil card.

The lubricant oil level sensor is intended to inform the PLD module when
the oil level is below the determined value. This information, after being analyzed
through the PLD module, it is sent via CAN to the ADM module, which after receiving
The message activates the low level indicator light on the instrument panel.
The internal composition of this sensor is basically a wire with resistance in the shape of a " ”,

that is threaded at the bottom of the Carter, is mounted on a support.

The power supply for this sensor is 5 volts, and with the multimeter, it is possible to analyze its

internal resistance is broken or shorted.

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 14. Starting and Stopping Switch
do Motor

Figure 59 -
View of the start and stop switch of
motor that is located next to the
injection units (engine series 900 LA).

In vehicles that have a tilting cab or engine at the rear, it is

added additional start and stop engine buttons

15. Accelerator Pedal

Figure 60 -
View of the Accelerator Pedal

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 17. Engine Start

The KL50 start signal reaches the PLD, provided there are no obstacles.
(geared transmission), the ADM module authorizes the PLD module to activate the motor of
departure, until the engine is able to operate within the set time of 30 (thirty), at 90
(ninety) seconds (according to parameterization), this limitation aims to
protect the starter motor that is automatically analyzed between the ADM and the
PLD, which uses the CAN bus for communication between both.
After the completion of the aforementioned analysis, the ADM authorizes the departure of the

motor. OPLD initiates a fuel debit based on the liquid temperature.

cooling, if there is no combustion in the initial rotations of the engine, this flow of
fuel is increased to a safe limit (maximum output) without causing emissions of
pollutants.

Illustrative figure of the Debt at Departure Time

Maximum Debit
Debit

Increase of the
Debit

Initial Debt

Departure Time

Figure 61

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 On the accelerator pedal is mounted an electronic component that
provides its position to the ADM module. The electrical signal from the electronic accelerator

It consists of a train of pulses with a fixed frequency and varying width.

compatible with the position of the accelerator pedal.
The term used to define the operation of the electronic throttle is
origin in the English language (Pulse Width Modulated) or (PWM), which means modulation by
pulse width. The functional principle of this component is interpreted in terms of
percentage, in which the following calculation is applied: pulse width divided by
distance between each pulse, in seconds multiplied by one hundred (100). This calculation can be
diagnosed with the help of an electronic diagnostic tool.
The electronic component of the accelerator pedal is of dual construction which
allows for constant verification of the emitted signal, increasing its reliability.

16. Neutral Switch

Figure 61 -
View from the switch sensor of the
starting point (series 900)

The information from this component is used by the control unit.

electronic at the time of departure to know if the transmission is engaged.

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 29. Technological Innovations - Panel Section
Instruments

29.1. Rotation Indicator

Figure 77 - Location of the Rotation Indicator

The rotation indicator is activated by the ADM module, which uses as a reference
the rotation signal provided by the W terminal of the alternator. This information constitutes
in a set of pulses where the frequency varies according to the rotation of the motor.
The voltage of this signal diagnosed with a multimeter should be ten (10 VDC)
at fifteen (15 VDC).
The ADM module has reference values in its memory that allow
through the recognition of the pulses it receives from terminal W of the alternator calculate the
real rotation at which the engine is at the moment the information is presented. With
it is possible to correctly activate the tachometer.

With an electronic diagnostic tool, one can check the rotational value.
in the memory of the ADM module and compare it with the value provided by the tachometer.

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 Contact
Giro s

Alt e rn a d o r
Figure 78

Illustrative figure of the rotation signal

30. Lubricating Oil Pressure Indicator

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 Figure 79 - Location of
Oil Indicator on the Panel

When information about excessive variations in oil pressure arises, such as due to
example: the value being monitored by the PLD module is below the minimum
programmed. After receiving the information from the oil pressure sensor, the PLC emits a signal.
electric for the ADM module, which after recognizing it, activates the red light of the
constant oil pressure gauge on the instrument panel.
The green indicator light is activated by the ADM module when the engine is
stopped.

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 In d ic a d o r d e
P resã o

CAN
PLD ADM
S e n s o r d e You m p e ratura
e P r e s s ã o d o Ó theo

ºC

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 31. Temperature Indicator on the Panel

Figure 80 -
Indicator Location
of
Temperature on the Panel

The refrigerant fluid (water) temperature sensor provides to the module

PLD or the electrical signal corresponding to the variation in water temperature. This
information is sent by the CAN to the ADM module, which activates the indicator of
temperature.
The electrical signal that reaches the indicator varies as a function of temperature.
water, based on the values of this signal the indicator determines the activation of the lamps
blue, green or red that are constant in the same.

Temperature Indicator
2
1 3

Temperature Sensor
CAN
water PLD ADM

°C

Figure 82

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Sensor of
 31.1. System Failure Indicator Lamp
Anomaly Lamp

Figure 81 -
Location of the lamp
of anomalies

When there is a system failure diagnosed by the ADM module or

through the PLD module (which alerts the ADM via CAN), the driver is alerted through the

activation of the failure indicator light that is available on the instrument panel
of the vehicle.

It is activated by a command from the ADM.

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 34. Sound Alarm

The sound alarms are triggered through the instrument panel itself as
in the conventional form of drive.

PAI N E LD E I N S T R U M E N T S

I n d ic a d o r d e I in d ic a d o r d e
P res ã o A therm e You m p e ra t u ra A therm e

2
2 1 3
1

S e n s o r Youm p e ratura
da água
°C

CAN
PLD ADM
2

S e n s o r Squeeze o
d o Ó theo
Figure 89

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 The 900LA series engines have three valves per cylinder, two of which are for
admission and an escape. In the engines of the 457LA series, the number of valves is equal to
four.

Intake Valve

Exhaust Valve
Injector Nozzle

Intake Valve
Top Brake Valve

Figure 85 -
Illustrative figure of the presentation
From the location of the intake valves
(two), escape valve (one), valve of
Top Brake (a) and injector nozzle on the Cylinder Head.

33.3. Top Brake Valve

The function of the Top Brake valve is to reduce the work of expansion of the gases that
are compressed inside the combustion chamber during the compression phase,
this intensifies the effect of the engine brake.

33.4. Valve Timing Gear

For the activation of the injection units, the camshaft received lobes.
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 Diagnostic Taking

The electronic modules that have a database in their memory for

communication with diagnostic equipment, they provide communication cables with the
diagnostic intake in which it is possible to verify the functioning of the System
and their respective facilities.
The diagnostic socket receives positive power from KL 15 - F17 and from KL 30 -
F37, if the diagnostic device does not work, check this power supply, as well as the
other facilities of the same.
F37 F17

1 - 13 16 - 5 10 11 11 12 5 14 3 2 1

ADM PLD ABS Tomadadediagnose

Figure 90

Illustrative figure of the electrical connection between

the diagnosis with the components

that are connected.
Figure 91

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