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FUB-FUB-FB-GZ-B2455-F01   Exhaust backpressure sensor before exhaust turbocharger

VIN: LJ96138 Vehicle: X'/E70/OFF-ROAD VEHICLE/X5 35d

x/M57/AUTO/USA/LL/2008/12

System 3.41.10.10250 Data R3.41.10.10250

Version: Version:

Exhaust backpressure sensor before exhaust turbocharger

The exhaust backpressure sensor is secured by a holder on the engine (to protect it from high temperatures).
The exhaust backpressure sensor is connected to the exhaust manifold via a hose and a pipe.

Functional description
The Digital Diesel Electronics need the exhaust backpressure sensor before exhaust turbocharger for optimum
control of the exhaust-gas recirculation rate. By using the exhaust backpressure sensor and exhaust-gas
temperature sensor, the Digital Diesel Electronics are able to adjust the exhaust-gas recirculation rate more
precisely and efficiently.
A metal membrane in the exhaust backpressure sensor converts the exhaust back pressure into a displacement
which is converted into a voltage signal by 4 pressure-sensitive resistors. The measuring range of the exhaust
backpressure sensor lies at 100 to 500 kPa absolute, which corresponds to a voltage of 1.0 to 4.5 volts.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

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1 Exhaust backpressure sensor 2 Three-pin plug connection

3 Exhaust manifold 4 Turbocharger

Structure and inner electrical connection

The exhaust backpressure sensor is connected with a 3-pin plug connection.
The sensor is supplied with 5 Volts by the engine control.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Exhaust backpressure sensor

Pin assignments

Pin Explanation

SIG Exhaust back pressure signal

5 V 5 Volts, supply voltage

Kl. 31E Terminal 31, electronics earth (ground)

Characteristic curve and setpoint values

The exhaust back pressure information is sent to the engine control via a signal line. The signal for evaluation of
the exhaust back pressure fluctuates depending on the pressure. The measuring range is from approx. 1.0 to
4.5 Volt. The measured exhaust back pressure is engine-specific.
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Signal voltage 2 Characteristic curve of exhaust

backpressure sensor

3 Pressure

The 6-cylinder diesel engine with 3 exhaust turbochargers has a deviating characteristic curve:
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Signal voltage 2 Characteristic curve of exhaust

backpressure sensor

3 Pressure

Observe the following setpoint values for the exhaust backpressure sensor:

Size Value

Voltage range 4.9 to 5.1 V

Operating pressure 1.0 to 5.0 bar

Optional: 0.6 to
6.5 bar

Response time less than 5 ms

Maximum output current 15 mA

Temperature range -30 °C to 120 °C

Diagnosis instructions
Failure of the component
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If the exhaust backpressure sensor fails, the following behaviour is to be expected:

l Fault entry in the engine control unit
l Exhaust-gas recirculation is deactivated
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