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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRIC HEATER

  • US 20140114515A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2013
  • Published: 04/24/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an engine and an electric heater, comprising:

  • receiving a heat request;

    estimating an actual energy consumption of the electric heater, the actual energy consumption being based on an actual power consumption of the electric heater over a predetermined period of time, wherein the actual power consumption is based on a measured vehicle power consumption adjusted for power consumed by at least one vehicle component;

    comparing the actual energy consumption of the electric heater with a corresponding threshold; and

    storing a diagnostic code when the actual energy consumption is below the corresponding threshold.

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