Abstract: In a method for controlling an internal combustion engine (1) for a motor vehicle in stop-start operation, the internal combustion engine (1) is operated in the idling operating state. If there is a request for switch-off of the internal combustion engine (1) the torque produced by the internal combustion engine (1) is reduced while fuel continues to be injected. The fuel injection is switched off if the speed of the internal combustion engine (1) reaches a predetermined minimum value. The torque produced by the internal combustion engine (1) is increased again if the request for switching off the internal combustion engine (1) is canceled before the minimum speed is reached.

Abstract: In a lower partial load range of, a setpoint value of the mass flow of air into the combustion chambers is determined as a function of a predefined torque request such that it is greater than necessary for implementing the predefined torque request and large enough that individual exhaust packets can be differentiated from one another with the exhaust gas probe. Depending on the air/fuel ratio setpoint value, an actuator is actuated whose position affects the actual air mass flow. To implement the torque request, engine efficiency is simultaneously reduced by actuating another actuator. A measurement signal of the exhaust gas probe is detected. The air/fuel ratios of the exhaust packets are determined as a function of the measurement signal detected. At least one operating parameter affecting the air/fuel ratio in at least one of the cylinders is adapted as a function of the air/fuel ratios determined.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has an intake duct, at least one cylinder that takes in air via the intake duct and an exhaust gas duct, in which the exhaust gas catalytic converter is located, and into which the combusted air/fuel mixture is ejected from at least one cylinder. Depending on measurement values that are determined by sensors, input signals for the control of actuators of the internal combustion engine are generated by means of control functions based on torsional moment and by means of a dynamic charging model of the intake duct. A measurement is determined, which characterizes the difference of a desired air mass flow into the respective cylinder from an actual air mass flow into the cylinder. Depending on the measurement, a proper or improper heating up of the exhaust gas catalytic converter is identified.

Abstract: In a method for controlling an internal combustion engine (1) for a motor vehicle in stop-start operation, the internal combustion engine (1) is operated in the idling operating state. If there is a request for switch-off of the internal combustion engine (1) the torque produced by the internal combustion engine (1) is reduced while fuel continues to be injected. The fuel injection is switched off if the speed of the internal combustion engine (1) reaches a predetermined minimum value. The torque produced by the internal combustion engine (1) is increased again if the request for switching off the internal combustion engine (1) is canceled before the minimum speed is reached.

Abstract: In a lower partial load range of, a setpoint value of the mass flow of air into the combustion chambers is determined as a function of a predefined torque request such that it is greater than necessary for implementing the predefined torque request and large enough that individual exhaust packets can be differentiated from one another with the exhaust gas probe. Depending on the air/fuel ratio setpoint value, an actuator is actuated whose position affects the actual air mass flow. To implement the torque request, engine efficiency is simultaneously reduced by actuating another actuator. A measurement signal of the exhaust gas probe is detected. The air/fuel ratios of the exhaust packets are determined as a function of the measurement signal detected. At least one operating parameter affecting the air/fuel ratio in at least one of the cylinders is adapted as a function of the air/fuel ratios determined.

Abstract: In a method for checking temperature values of a temperature sensor of an internal combustion engine, a first temperature value is recorded during a first predefined time period close in time to an operating state of the starting of the internal combustion engine. With the method a check is made to determine whether a cold start of the internal combustion engine is present. An error in the first temperature value is detected if the cold start is detected and the first temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold value.

Abstract: In a method for checking temperature values of a temperature sensor of an internal combustion engine, a first temperature value is recorded during a first predefined time period close in time to an operating state of the starting of the internal combustion engine. With the method a check is made to determine whether a cold start of the internal combustion engine is present. An error in the first temperature value is detected if the cold start is detected and the first temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold value.

Abstract: The internal combustion engine has at least two partly separate exhaust systems in each of which are disposed a catalytic converter, and upstream thereof, a lambda probe. There is provided a secondary air pump and a number of individual secondary air lines, corresponding to the number of exhaust systems, for delivering secondary air to the respective exhaust systems. From the signal of at least one air mass meter, a value is determined for the total air mass flow introduced into the exhaust systems. In order to determine the air mass actually introduced into the individual exhaust systems, the output signals from the lambda probes in the exhaust systems are used to identify an uneven distribution of the air mass fed to the individual exhaust systems.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has an intake duct, at least one cylinder that takes in air via the intake duct and an exhaust gas duct, in which the exhaust gas catalytic converter is located, and into which the combusted air/fuel mixture is ejected from at least one cylinder. Depending on measurement values that are determined by sensors, input signals for the control of actuators of the internal combustion engine are generated by means of control functions based on torsional moment and by means of a dynamic charging model of the intake duct. A measurement is determined, which characterizes the difference of a desired air mass flow into the respective cylinder from an actual air mass flow into the cylinder. Depending on the measurement, a proper or improper heating up of the exhaust gas catalytic converter is identified.

Abstract: During the starting phase of an internal combustion engine with fuel injection so-called pilot injectors (I) are used to establish a film on the cylinder walls and at the same time to provide an ignitable mixture for the first combustion. At this point in time the cam shaft and the crankshaft are not yet synchronized and the position of the pistons is unknown. The method according to the invention allows determination of the sequence of the pilot injectors (I) depending on the possible relative positions during the stop periods of the internal combustion engine, said positions being known beforehand.

Abstract: To balance ozone sensors for the onboard diagnosis of a catalytic element which is arranged in a vehicle and is exposed to an ambient airstream, for breaking down ozone, predetermined enable conditions allowing the sensor balancing to be carried out are checked, and if the enable conditions are fulfilled the values of the output signals from the ozone sensors are recorded and compared with one another. This comparison gives a deviation value which is characteristic of the deviation between the two values, and the deviation value is used to decide whether sensor balancing is required and indeed possible. If sensor balancing is required and possible, the values of the output signals from the ozone sensors are compared with a threshold value and depending on the result of this comparison either an additive or a multiplicative correction of the values of the output signals is performed.

Abstract: A method and device for starting an internal combustion engine in a manner which reduces the emissions occurring during starting. The method and device involving setting the throttle valve in an intake duct, accelerating the engine via a crank shaft starter alternator to a desired rotational speed, determining the suction-pipe pressure in the intake duct downstream of the throttle valve, and enabling fuel injection when the suction-pipe pressure undershoots a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: During the starting of an internal combustion engine with fuel injection, so-called preliminary injections (I) are dispensed according to a certain preliminary injection strategy in order to build up a wall film in the cylinders and simultaneously provide an ignitable mixture for the initial combustion. To avoid a situation where the preliminary charges during the starting phase are too rich or too lean, different quantities of fuel are chosen for the preliminary injections (I), depending on the charges to be expected in the relevant cylinders.

Abstract: The internal combustion engine has at least two partly separate exhaust systems in each of which are disposed a catalytic converter, and upstream thereof, a lambda probe. There is provided a secondary air pump and a number of individual secondary air lines, corresponding to the number of exhaust systems, for delivering secondary air to the respective exhaust systems. From the signal of at least one air mass meter, a value is determined for the total air mass flow introduced into the exhaust systems. In order to determine the air mass actually introduced into the individual exhaust systems, the output signals from the lambda probes in the exhaust systems are used to identify an uneven distribution of the air mass fed to the individual exhaust systems.

Abstract: During the starting phase of an internal combustion engine with fuel injection so-called pilot injectors (I) are used to establish a film on the cylinder walls and at the same time to provide an ignitable mixture for the first combustion. At this point in time the cam shaft and the crankshaft are not yet synchronized and the position of the pistons is unknown. The method according to the invention allows determination of the sequence of the pilot injectors (I) depending on the possible relative positions during the stop periods of the internal combustion engine, said positions being known beforehand.

Abstract: Method for checking the conversion capacity of a catalytic element for converting ozone where the catalytic element is provided as a vehicle radiator with a catalytic coating and the method of checking uses ozone sensors upstream and downstream of the radiator. The check is only carried out if predetermined enable conditions are satisfied. Only then are the values emitted by the sensors recorded and compared with one another. A variable which represents an uncorrected value for the quality of the conversion capacity is derived from this comparison. This variable is weighted as a function of at least one operating parameter of the vehicle. The weighted variable is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and, if the threshold value is exceeded, it is concluded that the conversion capacity of the radiator is insufficient.

Abstract: A correction factor takes into account the possible change in the quality of the fuel fed to an internal combustion engine between shut-down and restarting of the internal combustion engine. The correction factor is applied to the basic injection time period in the internal combustion engine. The correction factor is weighted with a weighting factor that is selected as a function of the filling level of a fuel reservoir container holding the fuel when the internal combustion engine is shut down, and of the filling level when the internal combustion engine is restarted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for starting an internal combustion engine and to a corresponding starter device. The aim of the invention is to improve the carburetion in the range of the desired idle speed. To this end, the internal combustion engine is brought to a high speed (>800 rpm) using a crankshaft-starter generator (KSG). The throttle valve is adjusted to a defined value, preferably it is kept closed. Due to the higher air mass flow of the internal combustion engine the suction pressure (MAP) decreases quickly. Fuel injection is only released when the suction pressure (MAP) has fallen below a predetermined threshold value (MAP_SW).

Abstract: To balance ozone sensors for the onboard diagnosis of a catalytic element which is arranged in a vehicle and is exposed to an ambient airstream, for breaking down ozone, predetermined enable conditions allowing the sensor balancing to be carried out are checked, and if the enable conditions are fulfilled the values of the output signals from the ozone sensors are recorded and compared with one another. This comparison gives a deviation value which is characteristic of the deviation between the two values, and the deviation value is used to decide whether sensor balancing is required and indeed possible. If sensor balancing is required and possible, the values of the output signals from the ozone sensors are compared with a threshold value and depending on the result of this comparison either an additive or a multiplicative correction of the values of the output signals is performed.

Abstract: Method for checking the conversion capacity of a catalytic element for converting ozone where the catalytic element is provided as a vehicle radiator with a catalytic coating and the method of checking uses ozone sensors upstream and downstream of the radiator. The check is only carried out if predetermined enable conditions are satisfied. Only then are the values emitted by the sensors recorded and compared with one another. A variable which represents an uncorrected value for the quality of the conversion capacity is derived from this comparison. This variable is weighted as a function of at least one operating parameter of the vehicle. The weighted variable is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and, if the threshold value is exceeded, it is concluded that the conversion capacity of the radiator is insufficient.