air control valve

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• air control valve — (ACV) a vacuum controlled diverter valve (or a combination bypass/diverter valve) in an air injection system that diverts air pump air to either the upstream (exhaust manifold) or downstream (oxidation catalyst) air injection points as necessary …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• control valve — [1] A valve which regulates or operates a system, especially a hydraulic or vacuum control system. [2] Valve which regulates the flow or pressure of a medium which affects a controlled process. Control valves are operated by remote signals from… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• air control — See electric air control valve …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• idle air control valve — (IAC) on fuel injection vehicle, a valve that allows air to bypass the throttle plate(s), increasing idle speed. The valve is operated by an electric solenoid or motor. The vehicle computer controls the amount of opening to regulate idle speed… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• thermactor air control valve — Combines a bypass (dump) valve with a diverter (up/down stream) valve; controls the flow of the thermactor air in respond to vacuum signals to its diaphragms …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• electronic air control valve — (EACV) A valve used in fuel injection system, usually computer controlled, that controls the amount of air bypassing the throttle during idle. The more air that bypasses the throttle, the higher the idle speed …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• electric air control valve — The EAC valve …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• air select valve — A valve in a two stage catalytic converter with secondary air injection. It is operated by a solenoid and is triggered by the electronic control module. It directs air to the exhaust valve ports or to the midbed catalytic converter, depending on… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• overrun control valve — A valve in a crossover pipe between the compressor suction and discharge sides of some turbocharger systems. When the manifold pressure drops, as during deceleration, the overrun control valve opens and allows compressed air to circulate through… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• thermactor air control solenoid vacuum valve assembly — Used on thermactor air control systems; consists of two normally open solenoid valves with vents …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• valve — A device used to either open or close an opening to allow or prevent the flow of a liquid or gas from one place to another. There are many different types. See ABS relay valve accumultor valve air valve carburetor air control valve air gulp valve …   Dictionary of automotive terms