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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
May. 14, 2013
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventors:
Rafat F. Hattar, Royal Oak, MI (US);
J. Michael Gwidt, Brighton, MI (US);
Bradford W. Bur, Clarkston, MI (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60W 10/04 (2006.01); B60W 10/06 (2006.01); B60W 10/08 (2006.01); F02N 11/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02N 11/103 (2013.01);
Abstract
An engine control system of a vehicle includes a starter control module and an abort module. When a clutch pedal is depressed and a user activates an ignition system, the starter control module engages a starter motor with an engine and applies current to the starter motor. The abort module selectively generates an abort signal when the clutch pedal is released. The starter control module disengages the starter motor and disables current flow to the starter motor when the abort signal is generated.