Difference between revisions of "limp mode"

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* aka limp home mode used in automotive industry
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* 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" in nearest service
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* 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