Cutlass V6-231 3.8L VIN A 2-bbl (1982)
Compressor/Pump: Description and Operation
Fig. 1 Air compressor assembly
The air compressor assembly, Fig. 1, is a positive displacement single piston pump powered by a 12 volt DC permanent magnet motor. The
compressor head casting contains the piston intake and exhaust valves plus a solenoid operated exhaust valve which releases air from the system when
energized by the electronic height sensor. The compressor is located in the engine compartment or the trunk.