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Intake Air System

Intake Air System

This system supplies air for engine needs.




Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve
When the engine is cold, the intake air bypass control thermal valve sends air to the injector.
The amount of air is regulated by engine coolant temperature. Once the engine is hot, the intake air bypass control thermal valve closes, stopping air to the injector.




Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Position Sensor
The IMT position sensor is a potentiometer connected to the IMT valve shaft. As the IMT valve position changes, the sensor varies the signal voltage to the ECM/PCM.