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ECU function in 88-91 Civics
Hey,
I was wondering if anyone has a general idea about how long it takes the ECU to 'learn' to its greatest potential. I'm not sure of the best way to frame this question, but it relates to my observations of my '91 Si's engine speed relative to the car's speed. When I go on highway trips I'm aware of my engine speed at various cruising speeds on flat stretches. For example, my car will usually run ~ 3200 RPM at ~64 mph, but just yeaterday it was closer to ~3000 RPM at ~64 mph. The last time I disconnected the battery was less than 1,000 miles ago, and less than 4 months ago. The ambient temperature yesterday was above freezing (warmer than usual). For more perspective, the car has ~ 140k miles on it, with stock (for Si) tires/rims. Is part of this the age of the car, and perhaps fluctuations in the output of sensors due to their age? Mark |
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My experience is that it doesnt learn to be better over time. About once
a month I unplug the ECU fuse and let it learn all over again. Drivability goes up as well as lower fuel comsumtion. -Pete Chopface wrote: > Hey, > > I was wondering if anyone has a general idea about how long it takes the > ECU to 'learn' to its greatest potential. I'm not sure of the best way > to frame this question, but it relates to my observations of my '91 Si's > engine speed relative to the car's speed. > > When I go on highway trips I'm aware of my engine speed at various > cruising speeds on flat stretches. For example, my car will usually run > ~ 3200 RPM at ~64 mph, but just yeaterday it was closer to ~3000 RPM at > ~64 mph. The last time I disconnected the battery was less than 1,000 > miles ago, and less than 4 months ago. The ambient temperature yesterday > was above freezing (warmer than usual). > > For more perspective, the car has ~ 140k miles on it, with stock (for > Si) tires/rims. Is part of this the age of the car, and perhaps > fluctuations in the output of sensors due to their age? > > Mark > |
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