AIR By-Pass Solenoid
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Secondary AIR by-pass solenoid is used by PCM to control vacuum to secondary AIR diverter valve. AIR by-pass solenoid is a normally closed solenoid. AIR by-pass solenoid also has a filtered vent feature to permit vacuum release. See Figure.