Method and system for reducing operating errors in a variable value actuation system
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1. A control system for an engine, the system comprising:
- a lift command module that commands a first lift state after detecting an engine shut-down signal; and
a shut-down delay determination module that determines a shut-down delay period that continues spark and fuel control before the shut-down delay period and that ends spark and fuel control to shut down the engine after the shut-down delay period.
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Abstract
A method and control module for controlling an engine includes a lift command module that commands a first lift state after detecting an engine shut-down signal and a shut-down delay determination module that determines a shut-down delay period, that continues spark and fuel control before the shut-down delay period and that ends spark and fuel control to shut down the engine after the shut-down delay period.
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1. A control system for an engine, the system comprising:
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a lift command module that commands a first lift state after detecting an engine shut-down signal; and a shut-down delay determination module that determines a shut-down delay period that continues spark and fuel control before the shut-down delay period and that ends spark and fuel control to shut down the engine after the shut-down delay period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of controlling an engine, the method comprising:
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detecting an engine shut-down signal; thereafter, commanding a first lift state, determining a shut-down delay period; before the shut-down delay period, continuing spark and fuel control; and after the shut-down delay period, ending spark and fuel control to shut down the engine. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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