Chrysler Motors Corporation

Scott A Wilkins

Douglas C Frantz

H Ron Killen

The need for an accurate measure of the throttle position exists so the electronic engine controller is employed: to continuously check the position of the throttle, to memorize the lowest throttle position reading from the throttle pot, and to define this position as closed throttle. The reading is then updated to compensate for wear in the throttle blade linkages or in the potentiometric device or due to temperature or other conditions. The electronic engine controller will read and retain the lowest measured value of the potentiometric voltage output. This value will then be stored in memory and identified as the closed throttle output until it is necessary to redefine it.

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Royal Oak, MI, United States of America

Scott A Wilkins