Method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch

Details Method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch Method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch

1996-12-20

1998-08-11

Marmor, Charles A.

Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control

Clutch control

Condition responsive control

477 64, 477 74, 477171, B60K 4102

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057920249

ABSTRACT:
The method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch in a torque converter of a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors which sense the operating conditions of the vehicle. Based on the sensed operating conditions of the vehicle, a control unit determines whether the vehicle is driving in an area congested with traffic, and prohibits operation of the damper clutch when it is determined that the vehicle is driving in an area congested with traffic.

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