Functional description
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The blow-off valve prevents "pumping" against the closed throttle valve, thus improving engine acoustics. In addition, the blow-off valve protects the exhaust turbocharger against damage. Another effect: the exhaust turbocharger reacts quickly when the throttle valve is opened again. Without the blow-off valve, the exhaust turbocharger would work against the ram pressure of the closed throttle valve and become slower. On opening the throttle valve, the exhaust turbocharger would react with a delay. The engine control activates the blow-off valve. The blow-off valve has the positions: open and closed (no intermediate positions).
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exhaust turbocharger for bank 2 |
| 2 | two-pin plug connection |
| 3 | Diverter valve |
| 4 | Vacuum unit |