Dual function electronic control unit

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for an electronic control unit that can be adjusted or changed to operate in different manners for different circumstances. The apparatus includes an electronic control unit (ECU) for operation of a plurality of electronic components, such as latch motors. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of inputs configured to receive a connection from a plurality of handle sensors, and a plurality of outputs configured to connect to the plurality of latch motors. The ECU also comprises a conversion loop with a receptacle and a receptacle circuit. The receptacle circuit can be configured as either an open or closed circuit, and the receptacle circuit is accessible via the receptacle. The ECU is configured to operate in either a first mode or a second mode depending on whether the receptacle circuit is open or closed.

主权项

1. An electronic control unit (ECU) for operation of a plurality of latch motors comprising:
a plurality of inputs configured to receive a connection from a plurality of handle sensors; a plurality of outputs configured to connect to the plurality of latch motors; and a conversion loop with a receptacle and a receptacle circuit, where the receptacle circuit is accessible via the receptacle such that the receptacle circuit can be configured as either open or closed, where the ECU is configured such that the ECU operates in either a first mode or a second mode depending on whether the receptacle circuit is open or closed, and where the first mode is different than the second mode.