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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Rail Pressure Sensor (RPS). Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Measure the output voltage of the RPS at idle and various engine speed. ...

Compass Mirror. Description and Operation
Function 1. Push the A button lower of the rear view mirror to turn on the function of the compass mirror so that displays a sign of a direction on the small board in ...

Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the IATS connector. 3. Measure resistance between th ...