The wonders
of electronic throttle control made this powerplant easy to control, and never so sensitive that I felt like it was getting away from me.
The improved engine delivers 10kW more power than superseded Tarago and the added driveability
of an electronic throttle.
Some of the significant technologies enabling the Chrysler Group MDS are the speed of electronic controls, the sophistication of the algorithms controlling the systems and the use
of Electronic Throttle Control (ETC).
This system helps accomplish vehicle propulsion by means
of an electronic throttle without any cables from the accelerator pedal to the throttle valve of the engine.
NHTSA will conduct broad research on the reliability
of electronic throttle control systems across the vehicle fleet.
It's partly due to our contemporary world
of electronic throttles and radar cruise and lane - departure warnings that those sepia - toned days of unfiltered, unassisted motoring seem so, so long ago.
Not exact matches
The
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has accused T - Mobile USA
of violating net neutrality principles with a new «unlimited» data plan that
throttles video.
Over its 20 - year history, Need for Speed has become one
of the most popular racing games
of all time, and
Electronic Arts is showing no signs
of letting off the
throttle with the coming release
of Need for Speed Rivals, the newest generation
of the game, with more features and gameplay options than ever.
If that's not the issue then it may be the ETC (
Electronic Throttle Control) which is used in drive - by - wire systems in place of physical throttle
Throttle Control) which is used in drive - by - wire systems in place
of physical
throttle throttle linkage.
This type
of lag was widespread about a decade ago as new cars adopted
electronic throttle control, but it's been eliminated in most
of today's new cars.
Over its 20 - year history, Need for Speed has become one
of the most popular racing games
of all time, and
Electronic Arts is showing no signs
of letting off the
throttle with the coming release
of Need for Speed Rivals, the newest generation
of the game, with more features and gameplay options than
Each time we thought we'd become stuck, smooth application
of the
throttle gave the
electronic brain the power it needed at each wheel to get moving again.
Engineers also took advantage
of the new
electronic throttle and traction control to add launch control.
Anima connects its
electronic feelers to the stability control, the LDS steering, the adjustable dampers, the LDF transmission, the four - wheel - drive system, the
throttle blades
of the V - 10 engine, and the flaps inside the free - flow exhaust.
And to help transfer that power through its front wheels, there's Torque Transfer Control (TTC), an
electronic diff - aping system that allows earlier deployment
of the
throttle when exiting corners.
I see it as a sliding scale
of «assistance» starting at
electronic throttles, cruise control, ABS assistance going all the way to put your feet up and have a doze kind
of assistance.
However, the ZR1 also has an
electronic throttle delivery tuned to deliver less immediate gobs
of torque during the beginnings
of throttle travel.
NASA engineers found no
electronic flaws in Toyota vehicles capable
of producing the large
throttle openings required to create dangerous high - speed unintended acceleration incidents.
In the Mid setting the steering,
throttle map, gear change characteristics (
of the 8 - speed auto) and the
electronic damper responses are all, well, quite normal in feel.
From
Electronic Brake - pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard - braking situation, to
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine
throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, there are in total seven stability - enhancing systems to help you maintain control
of your vehicle.
However, through the incredible efficiencies
of a rotary powerplant, an advanced three - stage intake system and an
electronic throttle, the RENESIS engine delivers smooth, linear power on a grand scale.
When it detects side - slipping or wheel spin, ASTC provides integrated control
of brakes, engine torque (via the
electronic throttle control), transmission and electronically controlled four - wheel drive to improve vehicle stability.
We also have in - depth coverage
of the latest car technologies like radar cruise control,
electronic throttle control, diesel engine management and hybrid electric cars.
Depending on setting, the system varies the stiffness
of the electronically controlled dampers, the
electronic throttle and the amount
of steering assistance.
With the 2.5 L dual overhead cam (DOHC), 16 - valve, 4 - cylinder engine with turbocharger and intercooler,
Electronic Throttle Control and Active Valve Control System, the WRX boasts 265 horsepower and 244 lb - ft
of torque.
2004 MODEL YEAR Full - time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT Tow / haul mode offered on light - duty models with automatic transmission Flexible fuel version
of 4.7 - liter engine available to fleet customers Optional larger 34 - gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed The 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard Body - color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group Chrome - clad wheels now standard on Laramie New available navigation radio with 4.9 - inch full - color display, AM / FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240 - watt amplifier and DVD - based navigation system Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high - contrast color seat inserts Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror) 2003 MODEL YEAR All - new 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 replaces 5.9 - liter 545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7 - liter and 5.7 - liter engines Optional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction) SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list
of standard features New tow hooks standard on Laramie four - wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four - wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two - wheel drive ST, SLT and Laramie Adjustable pedals with manual transmission — Optional AM / FM stereo with six - disc in - dash CD — Optional Steering wheel - mounted audio controls are packaged with AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM / FM stereo radio with cassette and six - disc in - dash CD changer — SLT; both equipped with 11 - speaker Infinity ® system
Electronic throttle control on 5.7 - liter HEMI Magnum V - 8 engine Automatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat belt LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models
To widen its appeal, BMW offered greater customisation
of the driving experience through
electronic chassis control systems such as Drive Performance control, which allows the
throttle, steering, and stability control program to be altered; along with optional adaptive M Sport suspension - standard on 35is models - to make sure the car was less compromised during everyday driving.
In most cases, the issue
of «self acceleration» is caused by one
of the following; a damaged
throttle body, vacuum leak,
electronic throttle control, or idle control valve issue.
Speaking about innovations and new features we should also mention cast iron sleeves in block
of cylinders as well as second phase shifter on the Double - VANOS exhaust valve along with 244/228 duration camshafts, new pistons and connecting rods, intake manifold, renewed cooling system and
electronic throttle body.
The
Electronic Throttle Module is located at the front
of the engine, uncovered, unprotected from radiant heat and water / particles from the grill (I had a Volvo and plenty
of Fords with that darned ETM... There is body roll when cornering, but that is to be expected with most mid-class mid-size sedans.
With each click
of the Manettino, the
throttle, transmission, suspension, traction / stability control (F1 - Trac) and
electronic differential (E-Diff) are suitably modified for the selected setting.
If you would like the foregoing diagnostic steps performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, please request an
electronic throttle control - faulty acceleration diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care
of for you.
If the rate
of acceleration is greater than commanded (aka, «unintended acceleration»), you might have a problem in the
electronic throttle control,
throttle position sensor, idle air control, or related systems.
Some types
of codes that can be difficult to diagnose include evaporative system, random misfire, Variable Valve Timing, catalyst efficiency,
electronic throttle control, and fuel trim.
ck, 1.8 L Sohc Mpfi 16 - Valve I - Vtec I4 Engine, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (Ace) Body Structure Seats Cloth Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats, Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Fold - Down Rear Seatback - Inc: Adjustable Head Restraints, Cloth Reclining Front Bucket Seats - Inc: Driver Manual Height Adjustment Active Adjustable Head Restraints, Center Console W / Armrest Storage Compartment, 3 - Point Seat Belts In All Seating Positions - Inc: Front Automatic Tensioning System Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Doors Remote Power Door Locks, Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam, Door Pockets: Driver, Left Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, Rear Door Type: Trunk, Right Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, 4 Door, Body - Colored Door Handles, Front Door Pocket Storage Bins, Illuminated Driver Window / Driver Door Lock Controls, Pwr Door Locks W / Auto - Lock Feature, Side - Impact Door Beams, Child - Proof Rear Door Locks Wheels 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes, Wheel Diameter: 15, Wheel Width: 6, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside Under Cargo, Tires: Width: 195 Mm, Tires: Profile: 65, Tires: Speed Rating: H, Diameter
Of Tires: 15.0, Type
Of Tires: As, Tires: Prefix: P, Front Wheel Drive, 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) W /
Electronic Brake Distribution (Ebd) Mirrors Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Body - Colored Pwr Mirrors, Dual Visor Vanity Mirrors Air Interior Air Filtration, Manual Front Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning W / Air Filtration System Trim Metal - Look Shift Knob Trim Steering Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Urethane Steering Wheel Trim, Audio Controls On Steering Wheel, Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel, Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering, Illuminated Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio / Cruise / I - Mid Controls, Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Motion - Adaptive Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Entertainment Audio System Security, Digital Audio Input, In - Dash Single Cd Player, Audio System Memory Card Slot, Mp3 Player, Am / Fm Stereo, Radio Data System, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number
Of Speakers: 4, Video Monitor Location: Front, Usb Audio Interface, 160 - Watt Am / Fm Audio System W / Cd Player - Inc: (4) Speakers Mp3 / Wma Playback Aux Input Jack Speed - Sensitive Volume Control Radio Data System (Rds) Fuel Fuel Consumption: City: 28 Mpg, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 39 Mpg, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gal., Instrumentation: Low Fuel Level, Indicator Lights - Inc: Trunk / Door - Open Low Fuel / Oil Coolant Temp Front Passenger Front & Front Side Airbag Status, Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I - Mid)- Inc: Welcome Screen Customizable Settings Digital Odometer (2) Digital Trip Meters Clock Average Speed Elapsed Time Average Fuel Economy Miles - To - Empty, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Dimensions Max Cargo Capacity: 12 Cu.Ft., Curb Weight: 2, Overall Length: 177.3, Overall Width: 69.0, Overall Height: 56.5, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front Head Room: 39.0, Rear Head Room: 37.1, Front Leg Room: 42.0, Rear Leg Room: 36.2, Front Shoulder Room: 56.6, Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3, Front Hip Room: 50.5, Rear Hip Room: 51.4 Lights Privacy Glass: Light, Daytime Running Lights, Front Reading Lights, Cargo Area Light, Headlights Off Auto Delay, Multi-Reflector Auto - Off Halogen Headlights, Headlights - On Reminder, Map Lights Airbags 1St And 2Nd Row Curtain Head Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Driver Airbag, Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Stage Multiple - Threshold Airbags, Dual Front Side - Impact Airbags W / Passenger - Side Occupant Position Detection System, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags Suspension Suspension Class: Regular, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Strut Front Suspension, Four - Wheel Independent Suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Front And Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bars, Macpherson Strut Front Suspension Features Power Windows, Cruise Control, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Braking Assist, Abs And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 8.7 S, Mechanical Remote Trunk Release, Anti-Theft Alarm System, Rear Bench, Vehicle Emissions: Ulev Ii, Clock: In - Dash, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Coil Rear Spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Intermittent Front Wipers, Grille With Chrome Bar, Center Console: Full With Covered Storage, 705 Lbs., One 12V Dc Power Outlet, Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt, Floor Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Cupholders: Front, Passenger And Rear, Body - Colored Bumpers, Window Grid Antenna, Child Safety Locks, 2 - Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Defroster W / Timer, Interior Remote Trunk Release W / Lock, 2 - Tier Instrument Panel W / Blue Backlit Gauges - Inc: Tachometer, Driver Footrest, Coin Tray, Remote Entry, Integrated Rear Window Antenna, Pwr Windows W / Driver Auto - Up / Down, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Front 12V Aux Pwr Outlet, Front Cup Holders, Maintenance Minder System, Security System, Immobilizer Theft - Deterrent System, Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars, Pwr Ventilated Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes, Eco Assist System, Drive - By - Wire
Throttle, Compact 5 - Speed Automatic Transmission W / Od, Brake Assist, 2Nd Row Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch)- Inc: Outboard Lower Anchors Tether Anchors For All Positions, Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) W / Traction Control, Emergency Trunk Release
A turn to the right engages Sport Sharp, which modifies the
electronic throttle mapping to deliver instant action with the right foot and more power sooner with every inch
of travel.
Report: 3
of 4 Previous reports: Sept.» 08, Jan.»09 Base price: $ 31,450 Price as tested: $ 36,020 Four - wheel - drive system: Two - speed, part - time
electronic, shift on the fly Long - Term Numbers Miles to date: 16,027 Miles since last report: 3,265 Average mpg (this report): 12.67 Test best tank (mpg): 16.37 Test worst tank (mpg): 10.84 (towing) Maintenance None Problem areas: Warped front rotors What's Hot, What's Not Hot: Exceptional drivetrain, great tow rig Not: Aggressive traction control, some creaks and rattles Logbook Quotes * «Great
throttle response.»
Your
electronic throttle system consists of the throttle pedal assembly with an accelerator pedal position sensor, the throttle body which consist of a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actu
throttle system consists
of the
throttle pedal assembly with an accelerator pedal position sensor, the throttle body which consist of a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actu
throttle pedal assembly with an accelerator pedal position sensor, the
throttle body which consist of a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actu
throttle body which consist
of a TPS (
Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actu
Throttle Position Sensor),
throttle plate actu
throttle plate actuator,...
It's all very clever — the traction control doesn't just throw a bunch
of ABS at the wheelspin, instead managing the
throttle, rear - wheel steering, magnetorheological dampers, and
electronic rear differential to put the power down.
Electronic calibration
of the V8 engine has included creating new ECU software and reprogramming the engine and
throttle mapping to ensure it possesses the all - important feel and sound for which Aston Martins are renowned.
Among common possibilities for loss
of power are
throttle body faults (
electronic throttle controls, mass airflow sensor,...
Among the car's new features is an
electronic differential taken from the sixth - generation Golf GTi, as well as a system that allows you to alter the character
of the steering and
throttle mapping with eco, sport, normal and individual modes.
[2] The ECM is a type
of electronic control unit (ECU), which is an embedded system that employs software to determine the required
throttle position by calculations from data measured by other sensors, including the accelerator pedal position sensors, engine speed sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and cruise control switches.
Tow / Haul mode adopted; Mode is part
of a gear - shifting point control system that switches the AI - SHIFT uphill / downhill control and
electronic throttle non-linear characteristics to the settings most suitable for towing, in addition to automatically downshifting during acceleration even when the brakes are applied
Like many
of Ford's four - wheel - drive - having products, the all - new, 2018 Lincoln Navigator has pre-programmed drive modes that can be selected on - the - fly to optimize everything from the
Electronic Stability Control, to the
throttle mapping, to the steering in order to suit different road and terrain conditions.
The new trucks maximize the use
of cylinder deactivation with improved engine mounts,
electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved aerodynamics, low - rolling resistance tires, and other technologies that help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods
of time, further increasing efficiency.
Ford says variable valve timing for the intake valves and
electronic throttle control headline the list
of improvements.
Each mode can change up to a dozen performance characteristics, including
throttle response, steering feel, shift points, active exhaust and engagement
of the optional
electronic limited - slip differential.
Civic: Drive - by - Wire
Throttle Control An
electronic drive - by - wire system helps enhance the driving character
of the Civic.
* Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder * Twin counter-rotating balance shafts for operational smoothness *
Electronic throttle control * Low - friction, roller - finger follower valvetrain with hydraulic lash adjusters * Low - maintenance chain - drive for the camshafts * 58X crankshaft positioning * Direct - mount accessories, which reduce or eliminate traditional sources
of noise and vibration * Full - circle transmission mount to reduce noise and vibration * GM Oil Life System, which can reduce the frequency for oil changes * Innovative cast - in oil filter housing, which eliminates the need to crawl under the vehicle to perform oil changes and eliminates throwaway oil filter cans that retain used oil