V50 L5-2.4L VIN 39 B5244S7 (2005)
General
Fuel pressure regulation for demand controlled fuel pumps (DECOS - DEmand COntrolled fuel Supply) means that the fuel pressure is controlled
steplessly by varying the output of the fuel pump. The design of the system allows a greater maximum pressure (approximately 6.5 bar) in the fuel pump.
This pressure is used in extreme situations, such as heavy engine load for example.
The following components are used for fuel pressure regulation:
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engine control module (ECM) (4/46)
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fuel pump control module (4/83)
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fuel pressure sensor with fuel temperature sensor (7/156)
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fuel pump with by-pass valve (6/33).
The time taken for the engine start procedure can be reduced by rapidly increasing the pressure in the fuel rail when the engine control module (ECM)
receives a signal about the position of the ignition switch from the central electronic module (CEM).
The engine control module (ECM) is better able to calculate the injection period because the signal from the fuel pressure sensor provides information
about the fuel pressure and actual fuel temperature. This particular improves the cold starting characteristics of the engine.
The advantages of varying the output of the fuel pump so that it is not always at full power are:
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the total power consumption of the fuel pump (FP) is reduced, reducing the load on the power supply system
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the service life of the fuel pump (FP) is increased
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fuel pump noise is reduced.
Control
The engine control module (ECM) attempts to maintain a fuel pressure of 480 kPa (absolute pressure). A pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from the
engine control module (ECM) to the fuel pump (FP) control module requests an increase or decrease in pressure. The fuel pump control module then
operates the fuel pump unit to obtain the desired pressure using a pulse width modulation voltage on the ground lead. The fuel pump (FP) can be
controlled steplessly by changing the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. Only that pressure which is required at that specific time will then be
released to the fuel rail/injectors. The value of the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal is a measurement of the operational load of the fuel pump (FP)
(% duty, 100% = maximum pressure).
The engine control module (ECM) continuously monitors the fuel pressure using the signal from the fuel pressure sensor. This allows the desired fuel
pressure to be achieved. If necessary, the signal to the fuel pump control module can be changed so that it corresponds to that required to achieve the
requested fuel pressure.
By-pass valve
When the injectors are closed because of too high pressure (during engine braking for example) there is a pressure peak. The by-pass valve in the fuel
pump (FP) is used to even out the pressure peak. The opening pressure of the valve is approximately 6.5 bar.
The by-pass valve also functions as a non-return valve, ensuring that the fuel pressure in the system is maintained when the engine is switched off.
