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Torque converter clutch slip control systems and methods based on active cylinder count

  • US 8,979,708 B2
  • Filed: 03/13/2013
  • Issued: 03/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A torque converter clutch control system of a vehicle, comprising:

  • a target slip module that determines a target torque converter clutch slip based on an average number of activated cylinders of an engine during a predetermined period;

    a slip error module that determines a slip error based on a difference between the target torque converter clutch slip and a slip of the torque converter clutch; and

    a slip control module that controls a torque converter clutch based on the target torque converter clutch slip and the slip error.

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