Difference between revisions of "limp mode"
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| − | * aka limp home mode used in automotive industry | + | * aka '''limp home mode''' used in automotive industry |
* a safety feature of electronic engine management controlled by [[ECU]] | * a safety feature of electronic engine management controlled by [[ECU]] | ||
* once [[ECU]] diagnoses critical error in system, it switches off unnecessary devices and reduces engine power output in order to avoid further damage to car system | * once [[ECU]] diagnoses critical error in system, it switches off unnecessary devices and reduces engine power output in order to avoid further damage to car system | ||
| − | * if not critical error, [[ECU]] usually allows car user to "limp" | + | * if not critical error, [[ECU]] usually allows car user to "limp" into nearest service |
[[Category:automotive]] | [[Category:automotive]] | ||
[[Category:ecu]] | [[Category:ecu]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:48, 11 June 2020
- aka limp home mode used in automotive industry
- a safety feature of electronic engine management controlled by ECU
- once ECU diagnoses critical error in system, it switches off unnecessary devices and reduces engine power output in order to avoid further damage to car system
- if not critical error, ECU usually allows car user to "limp" into nearest service
