FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ECU detects an abnormal sign
al
from a sensor
If the ECU detects an abnormal signal from a sensor w
hi
le the vehicle is
be
ing driven, the ECU illumi-
nates the engine
tr
ouble warning light and prov
id
es
t
he
engine with alternate operating instructions that
are appropriate f
or
the type of malfunction.
When an abnormal signal is received from a sensor, the ECU processes t
he
specified
va
lues that are
programmed for each sensor
in
or
der
to provide t
he
engine with alternate operating instructions that
enable the engine to continue operating
or
stop operatin
g,
depending on the conditions.
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