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OUTLINE - COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS (continued)

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Component Descriptions (continued)

Fuel vapor valve
FunctionPrevents fuel from entering canister during vehicle roll over
Remark
Fuel filter
FunctionFilters particles from fuel
Remark
Fuel pump
FunctionProvides fuel to injectors
Remark• Operates while engine running • Installed in fuel tank
Igniter
FunctionReceives spark signal from engine control unit and generates high voltage in ignition coil Detects high voltage ignition; sends substitute ignition signal to engine control unit
Remark
Ignition switch (START position)
FunctionSends engine cranking signal to engine control unit
Remark
Injector
FunctionInjects fuel into intake port
Remark• Controlled by signals from engine control unit • High-ohmic injector • Single port injector nozzle
Intake air thermosensor
FunctionDetects intake air temperature; sends signal to engine control unit
RemarkInstalled in airflow meter
ISC valve
FunctionControls bypass air amount
Remark• Controlled by duty signal from engine control unit • Controls idle-up
Solenoid valve (Purge control)
FunctionControls evaporative fumes from canister to intake manifold
Remark• Controlled by duty signal from engine control unit
Main relay
FunctionSupplies electric current to injectors, engine control unit, etc.
Remark
MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp)
FunctionLamp illuminates when input device malfunctions Lamp flashes to indicate malfunction code number, of input and output devices
Remark(TEN) terminal of diagnosis connector (TEN) terminal of diagnosis connector
Neutral switch
FunctionDetects in-gear condition; sends signal to engine control unit
RemarkSwitch ON when in neutral
Oxygen sensor
FunctionDetects oxygen concentration; sends signal to engine control unit
RemarkZirconia ceramic and platinum coating
PCV valve
FunctionControls blowby gas amount introduced into engine
Remark
P/S pressure switch
FunctionDetects P/S operation; sends signal to engine control unit
RemarkP/S: ON when steering wheel turned
Pressure regulator
FunctionAdjusts fuel pressure supplied to injectors
Remark
Resonance chamber
FunctionImproves mid range torque characteristics
Remark
Stoplight switch
FunctionDetects braking operation (deceleration); sends signal to engine control unit
Remark
Throttle body
FunctionControls intake air quantity
RemarkIntegrated throttle sensor, ISC valve, and dashpot
Throttle sensor IDL signal
FunctionDetects position of the throttle valve fully closed; sends signal to engine control unit
Remark
Throttle sensor POW signal
FunctionDetects the throttle valve opening at a preset angle; sends signal to engine control unit
Remark
Two-way check valve
FunctionControls pressure in fuel tank
Remark
Water thermosensor
FunctionDetects coolant temperature; sends signal to engine control unit
Remark

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