What is a plasma in the on-board computer and why is it needed
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It is also recommended to enable this option if the spark plugs are flooded with gasoline (according to the manufacturer). This often happens in frosty weather with repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the power unit.
Many owners of cars with standard or additionally installed BC have met or heard about such a function as plazmer. Usually this option is available on the “State” bortoviks inherent in many AvtoVAZ models. There is an opinion that it allows you to warm up the candles before starting and facilitate cold starts, as well as save fuel. In this article we will tell you what a plasma is in an on-board computer, and what it is really needed for.
What is a plasma in a car
The on-board computer "State" of the VAZ has such a function as a plasmamer. It, unlike the Fast and the Furious option, which clears many errors from the ECU memory and returns the controller to its original settings, is not known to all car owners. But this mode is very useful in winter, especially in regions with a cold climate.
This function provides easy starting in frosty weather. It is especially relevant if the car has been standing in the cold for a long time.
If you turn it on, you can reduce the load on the power unit and easily start it even in severe frost. The option helps the candles start working in pairs and warm up a little with the engine turned off. After that, the engine should start faster and without significant loads.
Why should it be enabled?
The on-board computer of the VAZ “State” has the Plasmer and Afterburner functions, which allow optimizing the operation of the engine and creating the necessary conditions for different operating modes. If Fast and Furious restores factory settings and helps get rid of errors, then Plazmer is indispensable as a winter option. It must be turned on to warm up the spark plugs before starting the power plant.
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It is also recommended to enable this option if the spark plugs are flooded with gasoline (according to the manufacturer). This often happens in frosty weather with repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the power unit. The procedure allows you to quickly dry the candles and start the engine. At the same time, it will work more confidently and smoothly. Before using the mode for this purpose, it is important to make sure that the problem is related to frost, and not to vehicle malfunctions.
How the Plasmer function works
The on-board computer of the VAZ “State” has the Plasmer function with a simple and understandable principle of operation. If you turn it on in the cold, electric current will flow to the candles.
It will create a spark that will make them run a little and warm up before starting the engine. At the same time, it will not be able to start immediately, since there will be no mixture of fuel and air in the combustion chamber.
Where is this option available?
This option is present on many VAZ vehicles with a regular on-board computer, which also have the Fast and the Furious mode. It is also available on some additionally installed BCs of different models and manufacturers. You can find out about its availability from the operating and installation instructions for the device.
The inclusion of this function is also available on many foreign cars that have various heating options or a winter options package. Mostly these are models produced specifically for Russia or assembled in our country. If the mode is not in the factory configuration of the car, you can install it yourself when buying a BC with the necessary functionality.
