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Method of detecting vehicle speed sensor failure

US7286917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2005
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/0816
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of detecting vehicle speed sensor failures is disclosed. The method is intended to prevent or discourage tampering with a vehicle's speed limiting system. The method includes the steps of determining whether the transmission is in neutral or whether the transmission is in its converter mode to prevent false indications of speed sensor failure under certain circumstances.

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