Originally Posted by Nightshade
Usually when people ask a question they have some form of basic ground level knowledge of what it is but aren't quite sure of the exact application or where exactly the pros and cons lie in the matter.
So this way at least an intelligent discussion can be had on the matter rather than remedial groundwork being laid.
Gets old after a while
drive by wire:
foot ---> pedal --->
computer ---> actuator ---> throttle body
drive by cable
foot ---> pedal ---> cable ---> throttle body ---> ECU
Unsure parts are in bold
I want to know how the computer plays a more active role in a drive by wire car as opposed to the computer reacting to the driver's direct input as far as how much the throttle is open in a regular car.