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Fast Idle Thermo Valve: Description and Operation

Description 

To prevent erratic running when the engine is warming up, it is necessary to raise the idle speed. The fast idle air bypass valve is controlled by a
thermowax plunger. When the engine is cold, the engine coolant surrounding the thermowax contracts the plunger, allowing additional air to be
bypassed into the intake manifold so that the engine idles faster. When the engine reaches operating temperature, the valve closes, reducing the
amount of air bypassing into the manifold.

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