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vacuum override motor [1 record]

Record 1 1986-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

A vacuum override motor is connected to the flap inside the snorkel of some thermostatically controlled damper flap units. When a cold engine is accelerating, the vacuum diaphragm overrides the thermostat control to open the damper flap. This allows outside air as well as heated air to enter the system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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