Method for checking the function of an outlet valve lift adjustment
OwnerStefan Gottlieb, Stefan Klueverinventors
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Abstract
A method and a system are provided for checking the function of an outlet valve lift adjustment system. It is thereby ascertained on the basis of a combustion rate whether a switchover has taken place.
Claims9
A method for checking a function of an outlet valve lift adjustment system in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising:
- comparing a first combustion rate prior to a switchover activation and a second combustion rate after the switchover activation with each other to determine, on the basis of the comparison, whether a switchover has taken place.
A system for checking a function of an outlet valve lift adjustment system in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, the system being configured to compare a first combustion rate prior to a switchover activation and a second combustion rate after the switchover activation with each other to determine, based on the comparison, whether a switchover has taken place.
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