EDK Throttle Position Feedback Signals

EDK Feedback Signal Monitoring & EDK Failsafe Operation: 

• The EDK provides two separate signals from two integral potentiometers (Pot 1 and Pot 2) representing the exact position of the throttle plate.
• EDK Pot 1 provides the primary throttle plate position feedback. As a redundant safety feature, Pot 2 is continuously cross checked with Pot 1 for signal plausibility.
• If plausibility errors are detected between Pot 1 and Pot 2, MS 43.0 will calculate the inducted engine air mass (from HFM signal) and only utilize the potentiometer signal that closely matches the detected intake air mass.
  • The MS 43.0 uses the air mass signalling as a "virtual potentiometer" (pot 3) for a comparative source to provide failsafe operation.
  • If MS 43.0 cannot calculate a plausible conclusion from the monitored pots (1 or 2 and virtual 3) the EDK motor is switched off and fuel injection cut out is activated (no failsafe operation possible).
• The EDK is continuously monitored during all phases of engine operation. It is also briefly activated when KL 15 is initially switched on as a "pre-drive check" to verify it's mechanical integrity (no binding, appropriate return spring tension, etc). This is accomplished by monitoring both the motor control amperage and the reaction speed of the EDK feedback potentiometers. If faults are detected the EDK motor is switched off and fuel injection cut off is activated (no failsafe operation possible). The engine does however continue to run extremely rough at idle speed.
• When a replacement EDK is installed, the MS 43.0 adapts to the new component (required amperage draw for motor control, feedback pot tolerance differences, etc). This occurs immediately after the next cycle of KL 15 for approximately 30 seconds. During this period of adaptation, the maximum opening of the throttle plate is 25%.