Valve pause mode

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Valve pause mode
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Rocker arm oil control solenoids A and B are both on. Engine oil pressure from the oil pump passes the spool valve and the rocker arm. Engine oil pressure is applied to the intake side pistons and the exhaust side pistons. This causes the primary and secondary rocker arms to separate, shift the valves to their pause positions.

OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

Β  Rocker arm oil control solenoid A Rocker arm oil control solenoid B Rocker arm oil pressure sensor A Rocker arm oil pressure sensor B Rocker arm position
Valve pause mode ON ON Low Low Valve pause
Fig 1: Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Operation Diagram - Valve Pause Mode
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