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Variable Intake Manifold Switchover Valve, Function




Variable Intake Manifold Switchover Valve, Function




1 Air admission
2 from vacuum storage
3 to intake manifold switchover aneroid capsule
A deenergized
B actuated

The variable intake manifold switchover valve is actuated at the ground side by the engine control unit through its own output stage.

The voltage is supplied through circuit 87.

A valve plate operated by a coil armature shifts between atmosphere and vacuum storage.