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OUTPUT CONTROL FUNCTIONS
FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL
ME 7.2 controls the fuel pump relay as with previous systems with regard to engine speed
input for continual activation of the relay.
The ME 7.2 will switch off the fuel pump relay when an airbag is activated as an addition-
al safety function. The signal is passed from the MRS III control module to the ME 7.2 over
the CAN line
E BOX FAN CONTROL
The E Box fan is controlled by ME 7.2. The control module
contains an integral NTC temperature sensor for the pur-
pose of monitoring the E box temperature and activating the
fan.
When the temperature in the E-Box exceeds predetermined
values, ME 7.2 provides a switched ground for the E Box fan
to cool the E box located control modules.
With every engine start-up, ME 7.2 briefly activates the fan
ensuring continued fan motor operation for the service life of
the vehicle. This feature is intended to prevent fan motor
“lock up” from lack of use due to pitting or corrosion over
time.