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Barometric Pressure Switch: Description and Operation


The altitude switch provides a voltage to the ECM to allow ambient pressure compensation of the controlled functions. The altitude switch directly controls the air/fuel solenoid which then changes the air/fuel range of the carburetor during high altitude conditions.