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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983CHALLENGER STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMHIGH ALTITUDE COMPENSATION SYSTEMOPERATION

1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger Standard

High Altitude Compensation System: Operation

1983 Dodge and Ram Challenger StandardSECTION Operation

At high altitudes, the control valve is opened by the aneroid bellows of the HAC to allow air to bleed through the valve into the primary main well. At low altitudes, the control valve remains closed and no additional bleed air flows to main well.

Fig 1: High Altitude Compensation System

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.