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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Description and Operation

Intake Manifold:





The Idle Speed Control Bypass Air (ISC-BPA) valve is used to control engine idle speed and is operated by the Electronic Control Assembly (ECA). This valve allows air to pass around the throttle plates to control cold engine fast idle, no touch start, over temperature idle boost and engine idle load correction.