Method and system to prevent unauthorized uses of engine controllers
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1. A method of checking an electronic control module associated with an engine comprising:
- receiving check signals through a wiring harness at the electronic control module;
comparing the check signals to a threshold model year; and
when the check signals correspond to a year that is later than the threshold model year, disabling an engine control module of the electronic control module.
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Abstract
A method and control module for enabling or disabling control of an engine includes a check module receiving signals through a wiring harness and comparing the check signals to a threshold. The control module also includes an engine control module disabling the engine when the check signals correspond to an unauthorized use.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of checking an electronic control module associated with an engine comprising:
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receiving check signals through a wiring harness at the electronic control module; comparing the check signals to a threshold model year; and when the check signals correspond to a year that is later than the threshold model year, disabling an engine control module of the electronic control module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A control module for enabling or disabling control of an engine comprising:
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a check module receiving check signals through a wiring harness and comparing the check signals to a threshold model year; an engine control module disabling the engine when the check signals correspond to a year later than the threshold model year. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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