VCV
A
B
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS (CARB.) -
Air Suction (AS) System
Resonator
Reed Valve
VTV
AIR SUCTION (AS) SYSTEM
(Federal and Canada)
A03061
EC-43
EC1054
EC10SS
To reduce HC and CO emissions, this system draws in air into exhaust ports to accelerate oxidation, using vacuum generated
by the exhaust pulsation in the exhaust manifold.
Condition
Intake Manifold
Vacuum in VCV
Air Switching
AS
Vacuum
Chamber A and B
Valve
Normal driving
-
Same
OPEN
ON
Full load driving
Low vacuum
Same
*
1
CLOSED
OFF
*2
High vacuum acts on
Momentarily
Sudden deceleration
High vacuum
chamber B
CLOSED
OFF
Remarks:
* 1
The air switching valve shuts off gradually by the VTV.
*2
After a few seconds, vacuum in both chambers of the VCV equalize through the orifice.