Throttle body restriction indicator

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2007-07-27

2008-12-16

Huynh, Hai H (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Engine speed regulator

Open loop condition responsive

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464695

ABSTRACT:
A control system for a vehicle comprises a throttle control module and a diagnostic module. The throttle control module controls a position of a throttle of the vehicle and compensates for changes in effective opening area of the throttle due to coking. The diagnostic module reports a coking value to a user based upon an amount of compensation performed by the throttle control module. A method comprises controlling a position of a throttle of a vehicle; compensating for changes in effective opening area of the throttle due to coking; and reporting a coking value to a user based upon an amount of compensation performed.

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