Functional description
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The DDE control unit opens and closes the throttle valve actuator electrically. The throttle valve's precise current position must be registered at all times to as a condition for optimal control. This function is discharged by the throttle-valve sensor, which provides contactless monitoring of the throttle valve's position within the throttle-valve actuator.
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Throttle actuator |
| 2 | Throttle valve |
| 3 | five-pin plug connection |
When no power is being applied spring force holds the throttle valve open within the throttle-valve actuator.