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Secondary Air Control


Pressure applied to the secondary air control valve is switched by the solenoid valve from intake manifold pressure to turbocharged pressure or vice versa. The solenoid valve motion is controlled by the ECU based on coolant temperature, air flow, engine speed and idle position information.