Vehicle control method and vehicle control apparatus

Details Vehicle control method and vehicle control apparatus Vehicle control method and vehicle control apparatus

2007-03-05

2008-09-02

Argenbright, T. M. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Including exhaust gas condition responsive means

C204S425000, C219S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07418957

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle control apparatus and methodology relate to an exhaust gas sensor and sensor heater associated with an exhaust passage of a vehicle engine. The exhaust gas sensor is selectively heated to an applicable activation temperature by the heater so that the sensor may output a normal and accurate sensing signal. The heating must take place, however, without causing damage to the sensor such as that resulting from condensation that may occur within the exhaust passage as a result of engine operation and environmental conditions.

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