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System and method for diagnosing and calibrating internal combustion engines

  • US 20030216853A1
  • Filed: 05/15/2002
  • Published: 11/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a predetermined operating condition of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising:

  • measuring a cylinder pressure in at least one combustion chamber at a predetermined point in a combustion cycle;

    determining at least a first value for an operating parameter of the engine using the measured cylinder pressure;

    determining a second value for the operating parameter of the engine using data received from at least one engine sensor; and

    generating a predetermined signal if a difference between the first value and the second value has a predetermined relationship.

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