Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
control unit — See electronic control unit ignition control unit mixture control unit vacuum control unit warm up control unit … Dictionary of automotive terms
Engine control unit — An engine control unit (ECU) is an electronic control unit which controls various aspects of an internal combustion engine s operation. The simplest ECUs control only the quantity of fuel injected into each cylinder each engine cycle. More… … Wikipedia
electronic control unit — (ECU) [1] A microprocessor and memory with electronic maps, forming the central part of an engine management system or of subsystems such as a fuel injection or ignition system. [2] The brain of an ABS system. The ECU reads impulses from the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
vacuum control unit — An assembly for load dependent ignition timing controlled by the intake manifold vacuum, consisting of a vacuum capsule with a spring loaded diaphragm linked to the breaker plate … Dictionary of automotive terms
control — [1] A device or mechanism for adjusting a component. See cruise control. [2] The ability of the driver to make a vehicle perform as required. [3] To regulate. [4] Automatic or manual device used to stop, start, and/or regulate flow of gas, liquid … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition module — See ignition control unit … Dictionary of automotive terms
Ignition timing — in an internal combustion engine is the process of setting the time that a spark will occur in the combustion chamber (during the power stroke) relative to piston position and crankshaft angular velocity. Setting the correct ignition timing is… … Wikipedia
Ignition system — For other uses, see Ignition system (disambiguation). An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol (gasoline) engines used … Wikipedia
ignition map — An electronic map stored in the electronic control unit of ignitions with electronic spark timing and containing the most favorable ignition angle/ignition point for every operating point of the engine. Spark timing is optimized on the basis of… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Automatic Performance Control — (APC) was the first engine knock and boost control system that was introduced on turbo charged Saab H engines in 1982 and was fitted to all subsequent 900 Turbos through 1993 (and 1994 convertibles), as well as 9000 Turbos through 1989. The APC… … Wikipedia
