Engine Management System, Simtec 71, Z 18 XE
The Z 18 XE engine is equipped with engine management system Simtec 71. The basis for this engine management system is already used in the Vectra–B X 18 XE1.
The new features of the Simtec 71 are listed below:
- New accelerator pedal module (electronic accelerator pedal)
- Throttle valve module (electronic accelerator pedal)
- New crankshaft pulse pick–up
- 2nd Oxygen sensor for monitoring exhaust emission control
- Catalytic converter closer to the engine
- Fuel system without return