Patent ID: 7104923
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: F02N,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A start control apparatus for a vehicle having at least an engine as a power source, said apparatus comprising: a position sensor for generating a sensor output responsive to selection of a range by operation of a shift control member; a basic start determination processor for determining whether the sensor output is in a permission region for permitting operation of a motor when an engine start range suitable for starting the engine is selected, and for generating a start permission signal when the sensor output is in the permission region; a sensor output determination processor for determining whether distinctive variation characteristics are detected in the sensor output when operation of the motor is started based on the start permission signal for permitting operation of the motor, and supply of electrical current to the motor; and a start permission continuation processor for continuing permission for operation of the motor when the variation characteristics are detected.