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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2007
Applicants:
Wajdi B. Hamama, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
John F. Van Gilder, Webberville, MI (US);
Inventors:
Wajdi B. Hamama, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
John F. Van Gilder, Webberville, MI (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G05B 23/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A control system for evaluating an engine oil temperature sensor is provided. The control system includes a first diagnostic module that selectively detects a first engine oil temperature sensor fault based on a comparison of engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature, and engine oil temperature. A reporting module selectively generates a fault report based on the first engine oil temperature sensor fault.