Fuel Injection Air (FIA) Control Valve System: 3.0CL

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION 3.0CL

During low speed engine operation, Fuel Injection Air (FIA) control valve sends intake air to fuel injectors. This increases fuel atomization at injectors during throttle tip-in. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Injection Air (FIA) Control System Components (3.0CL)
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