The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

There are two types of three-way catalyst; Palette type and Monolith type.

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Description and Operation

Description Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, ...

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System. Description and Operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated ...

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Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom Charts Trouble Symptom 1 Trouble Symptom 2 Trouble symptom Probable cause Remedy The set vehicle speed varies gr ...

Brake Booster. Repair procedures
Brake Booster Operating Test For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following tests. 1. Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Auto light sensor 2. Head lamps 3. Lighting switch (Auto) 4. Tail lamps 5. Body control module (BCM) ...