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Easytronic emergency run program

Note:   The task of the emergency run program is as far as possible to ensure the functionality of the vehicle. In the event of an error, this happens without it being critical for the driver. In the event of errors relating to certain signals, it is sufficient to consult replacement/reference values, for other signals and insofar as the Easytronic system is not present, an emergency program is activated or the vehicle shuts down. The following sections describe how the vehicle behaves during the active emergency run program. Errors are distinguished between errors stored in the error memory and errors not stored in the error memory.

1. Emergency running program "Gearbox actuator shut down"

  • It is no longer possible to change gear.
  • The gear selected at the time the fault occurs remains active.
  • The clutch is opened if an attempt is made to change gear.

2. Emergency run program "Shutdown clutch actuator and gearbox actuator"

  • The clutch actuator is stuck in the current position.
  • It is no longer possible to change gear.
  • The gear selected at the time the fault occurs remains active.
  • Continuation results in the engine stalling.
  • The clutch "slips" during heavy braking.

3. Emergency run program "Torque tracking off"

  • Because the torque tracking is no longer present, the clutch runs in the positions "fully open" or "fully closed" only. During normal operation, the position of the clutch always depends on the actual engine torque (clutch characteristic value line torque/direction). If the vehicle is in manual shift mode, the reaction to the desired manual shift lasts somewhat longer than normal.

4. Emergency run program "Hill detection off"

  • Hill detection via the software is no longer available (uphill or downhill), otherwise normal operation is possible. In hilly areas the vehicle changes gear more often than normal.

5. Emergency run program "Clutch adaptation off"

  • Contact point and friction value adaptation is switched off by the "Clutch adaptation off" emergency run program. It is then possible that the clutch contact point starts to wander and is not tracked by the software. This can be detrimental to driving comfort. During normal driving there is a cyclic adaptation of the parameters.

6. Emergency run program "Emergency run 1"

  • Shifting from 1st to 2nd gear takes place very early.
  • Switching from 2/3 and 3/4 above 4700 rpm (for Corsa 1.2L).
  • Switching from 2/3 and 3/4 above 5500 rpm (for Corsa 1.0L).
  • Selection of 5th gear is prevented.
  • All reverse gear selections are very late (shortly before idle running)
  • Only automatic mode is active, manual gear change inactive.

7. Emergency run program "Emergency run 2"

  • Shifting from 1st to 2nd gear takes place very early.
  • Shifting between 2/3 and 3/4 above 4000 rpm.
  • Selection of 5th gear is prevented.
  • All reverse gear selections are very late (shortly before idle running)

8. Emergency run program "Gear lever emergency run"

  • If the selector lever sends implausible signals when the vehicle is in motion (serial and/or redundant), the procedure is as follows: as long as the speed of the vehicle is less than x km/h (currently 5 km/h), the old selector lever is retained. Below this speed threshold, "N" is specified. The purpose of this emergency running program is to bring the vehicle to a standstill safely. The control unit does not detect any valid selector lever signals and "N" is then the only safe position ("F" in the display).

Easytronic function test > < Explanation of Easytronic terms