What does a car’s computer do? Does it receive input from the car’s mechanical components? And if so, how?
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Most operations in a modern car have at least one aspect affected or controlled by the cars computer. A major function is keeping the engine running well by making adjustments to the timing of things like the fuel injectors and spark plugs. They also help with emissions with info received from things like the O2 sensor, air pressure and temperature sensors, engine temperature sensor, and throttle position. Another major role is diagnostics if anything goes wrong. It’s in charge of the check engine light, which is really just a signal that an error code has occurred. These problems can be as simple as low washer fluid or signs of much more complex problems.
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