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System and method for reactivating engine cylinders

  • US 10,107,216 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2017
  • Issued: 10/23/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating an engine including a cylinder deactivation system and a variable valve timing system, comprising:

  • activating one or more deactivated cylinder valves via a controller in response to a request to adjust a phase of an engine camshaft relative to an engine crankshaft; and

    adjusting a the phase of the engine camshaft via torque provided via activating the one or more deactivated cylinder valves.

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