Nebenluftventil

English translation: bypass valve

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German term or phrase:Nebenluftventil
English translation:bypass valve
Entered by: John Jory

10:01 Apr 20, 2005
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
German term or phrase: Nebenluftventil
Mögliche Ursache: Wegen der verstopften Filter wird durch das Nebenluftventil (9) Kühlluft für den Motor gesogen. Dies geschieht zum Schutze des Motors.
Schalten Sie das Gerät aus. Reinigen Sie die Filter nass wie beschrieben.
(Es geht um einen Bodenstaubsauger)
njbeckett
Germany
Local time: 03:25
bypass valve
Explanation:
This is a protective measure:
If the filter gets clogged, the bypass valve opens to ensure that the (electric) motor gets a sufficient flow of cooling air.
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John Jory
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Local time: 03:25
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5bypass valve
John Jory
3 +1secondary air valve
Niamh Mahony
3auxiliary air valve
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secondary air valve


Explanation:
www.saeindia.org/saeconference/carburettors.htm - 10k

Niamh Mahony
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agree  Claire Cox
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neutral  TransWolf: The secondary air valve normally feeds air to the exhaust. In this case, additional air is been fed to the intake.
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auxiliary air valve


Explanation:
Im Sinne von "Zusatzluftventil".


    Reference: http://www.obd-2.de/tech_abk.html
Susanne Wernecke
Germany
Local time: 03:25
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bypass valve


Explanation:
This is a protective measure:
If the filter gets clogged, the bypass valve opens to ensure that the (electric) motor gets a sufficient flow of cooling air.


John Jory
Germany
Local time: 03:25
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