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System and method for optimizing engine performance

  • US 6,516,780 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2001
  • Issued: 02/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling the operation of a multiple cylinder vehicle engine, comprising the steps of:

  • (A) determining an indicated mean effective pressure of each of the cylinders to monitor each cylinder for a misfire condition; and

    (B) when a misfire condition exists, and adjusting a spark angle associated with a first one of the cylinder that includes an indicated mean effective pressure that is different from an indicated mean effective pressure at least one other of the cylinders to thereby alter the indicated mean effective pressure of the first cylinder.

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