Secondary air injection (AIR) system: Function
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During cold start (+15 ° C to +35 ° C coolant temperature), air is blown behind exhaust valve by Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system for 65 seconds. This produces an oxygen rich exhaust gas, causes afterburning and reduces the heating-up phase of the catalytic converter. Activation is triggered by the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 via Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Relay J299 to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve N112 and combination valve. In addition, the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system is switched on with a delay of approx. 20 seconds during idle for 5 seconds after every subsequent engine start (up to max. 85 ° C engine temperature) and is checked via On Board Diagnostic (OBD).