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Adaptation Values

Adaptation Values are stored by the EMS2000 in order to maintain an "ideal" air/fuel ratio.

The EMS2000 is capable of adapting to various environmental conditions encountered while the vehicle is in operation (changes in altitude, humidity, ambient temperature, fuel quality, etc.).

The adaptation can only make slight corrections and can not compensate for large changes which may be encountered as a result of incorrect airflow or incorrect fuel supply to the engine.

Within the areas of adjustable adaption, the EMS2000 modifies the injection rate under two areas of engine operation: