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  2. Engine control unit - Wikipedia

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    The main functions of the ECU are typically: Fuel injection system; Ignition system; Idle speed control (typically either via an idle air control valve or the electronic throttle system) Variable valve timing and/or variable valve lift systems; The sensors used by the ECU include: [2]

  3. Electronic throttle control - Wikipedia

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    A typical ETC system consists of three major components: (i) an accelerator pedal module (ideally with two or more independent sensors), (ii) a throttle valve that can be opened and closed by an electric motor (sometimes referred to as an electric or electronic throttle body (ETB)), and (iii) a powertrain or engine control module (PCM or ECM ...

  4. Electronic control unit - Wikipedia

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    An ECU from a Geo Storm. An electronic control unit (ECU), also known as an electronic control module (ECM), is an embedded system in automotive electronics that controls one or more of the electrical systems or subsystems in a car or other motor vehicle.

  5. VTEC - Wikipedia

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    A Honda K24A Engine with i-VTEC. VTEC (described as Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control, but stands for Valve Timing Electronically Controlled) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low RPM.

  6. List of Honda engines - Wikipedia

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    Valve Train VTEC chain-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; earlier versions were non-VTEC, gear driven DOHC, 4 valves /cylinder; Pre-cat converter delivered 110 BHP Fuel Delivery PGM-FI fuel injection Starter Electric only Honda VFR1200(F) (2009-2017) [3] 1,237cc (75.5cu in) liquid-cooled four-stroke 76-degree UNICAM V4

  7. Honda K engine - Wikipedia

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    Two versions of the Honda i-VTEC system can be found on a K-series engine, and both versions can come with variable timing control (VTC) on the intake cam. The VTEC system on engines like the K20A3 only operate on the intake cam; at low rpm only one intake valve is fully opened, the other opening just slightly to create a swirl effect in the ...

  8. Variable valve timing - Wikipedia

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    Cylinder head of Honda K20Z3.This engine uses continuously variable timing for the inlet valves. Variable valve timing (VVT) is the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event in an internal combustion engine, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions.

  9. Honda Element - Wikipedia

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    The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and marketed in North America over a single generation for model years 2003–2011 — and noted for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexible interior layout.