Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781133612315
Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21, Problem 10ASRQ
The yellow electronic throttle control warning lamp comes on occasionally while the vehicle is driven; Technician A says that this means there is a problem with the system. Technician B says that the system is actively regulating drive torque and engine power when the lamp is lit Who is correct?
- Technician A
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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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