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Valve Deactivation Solenoid: Description and Operation
Operation

OPERATION

Cylinder Deactivation 

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Trap an exhaust charge from a normal combustion event

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Normal combustion event

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Don't open the exhaust valve

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Don't open the intake valve

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Piston is an air spring

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Cylinders deactivated in firing sequence

Cylinder Reactivation 

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Open the exhaust valve

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Empty the cylinder

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Open the intake valve

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Normal combustion event

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Cylinders reactivated in firing sequence

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