Air Diverter Valve: Description and Operation

Electric Air Control Valve:

The EAC valve is a high air flow valve, which is equipped with an electric solenoid to combine electronic control with normal vacuum diverter valve function. With the ignition "ON" the solenoid is energized through the control module, and the air control valve directs air to the exhaust manifold. During engine deceleration, when there is a rise in manifold vacuum, air is directed into the air cleaner or silencer even though the solenoid is energized. The solenoid is de-energized when there is a malfunction in the electrical circuit, or high engine speeds over a prolong period.