Adaptation Questions: Your FAQs Answered

Hello.

I have already searched the archive, but unfortunately, I haven't found any direct answers to my questions . So, if I increase or decrease the ESP amount in channel 01, what impact does that have on the engine and its performance, just like the values of 03 from the mass airflow sensor (MAF)? Could someone please explain this to me?

Thank you.
Best regards,
Rene

Rene wrote:

So, if I increase or decrease the ESP amount in channel 01, what impact does that have on the engine and performance, just like the values 03 of the MAF sensor.

Hi Rene,

The main purpose of adapting Channel 1, in my opinion, is to optimize the lowest performance range and achieve a smooth, jerk-free transition from idle to partial load, without being sluggish in its response. --> Error database, DIY solutions for reducing jerks.

In terms of performance, an adaptation makes virtually no difference, so it's unsuitable for tuning purposes --> it causes more stuttering than it adds horsepower.

Channel 3 will likely only adjust the EGR rate. The higher the input value, the lower the EGR rate, and vice versa.