The Stage 1 upgrade consists of aftermarket motorcycle parts like new exhaust pipes and a more efficient air intake filter to increase airflow to the engine.

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With the increasing reliance on software in modern automobiles, traditional diagnostic tools that only read and clear fault codes are no longer enough. Today’s technicians and experienced car owners ...

Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...

On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal. This can adversely affect a number of vehicle functions, including brake, ...

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Modern vehicles can contain around 100 Electronic Control Units (ECUs). An ECU is a minicomputer that collects data and determines whether to activate a function based on the information received.

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Abstract: Automotive applications are increasingly influenced by the safety requirement. Yet their complexity and costs should not increase. Thus, this paper introduces the conceptual understanding ...

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is a crucial component in a car, as it acts as the brain that controls various engine functions. It works in conjunction with multiple sensors, wires, and connectors to ...