AIR INJECTION SYSTEM
1986 Isuzu Trooper II
1986 Exhaust Emission Systems
ISUZU AIR INJECTION SYSTEM
P’UP, Trooper II
DESCRIPTION
The air injection system is used to add secondary air to
exhaust ports for further burning of hot exhaust gases. System
consists of an air pump with a built-in relief valve, a check valve,
an air injection manifold with air injection nozzles, an air
switching valve, and a mixture control valve.
The mixture control valve prevents backfiring in the exhaust
system during deceleration. In addition, California models use an
electrically controlled vacuum switching valve.
OPERATION
AIR PUMP
Air pump is belt driven on all models except Impulse. It
draws fresh air in, pressurizes it and passes it along to the rest of
the system. A built-in relief valve will bleed off any excess
pressure occurring in the air pump. Normal pump pressure is 2.8-5.0
psi (0.2-0.4 kg/cm ).
CHECK VALVE
This one-way valve is designed to allow air to flow into the
air injection manifold. When exhaust system pressure is greater than
air pump pressure, check valve closes to prevent exhaust gas from
flowing back into air pump system and damaging components.
Fig. 1: Federal P’UP & Trooper II Air Injection System
VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE
All Models (Except Federal P’UP & Trooper II)
The vacuum switching valve (VSV) has 3 ports, 2 of which are
opened or closed by a solenoid plunger. Solenoid plunger is energized
when coolant temperature is under 122 F (50 C) or for 10 seconds
after WOT switch is turned on (coolant temperature over 122 F).
The VSV reverses the application of manifold vacuum to the
air switching valve. When energized, the VSV connects chamber "B" of
air switching valve to intake manifold. When plunger is de-energized,
it plugs chamber "B" and connects chamber "A" of air switching valve
to intake manifold.
Fig. 2: California P’UP & Trooper II
Air Injection System
AIR SWITCHING VALVE
Federal P’UP & Trooper II
The air switching valve (ASV) is designed to redirect air
flow from the air pump to the check valve or to the atmosphere. When
manifold pressure is higher than specified, the valve allows air to
flow to the check valve.
When manifold pressure is lower than specified, the air
valve shuts air flow to the check valve, and at the same time vents
pressure to the atmosphere.
Fig. 3: Typical Isuzu Air Switching Valves
Normal operating position shown.
All Models
The ASV is operated by air pump pressure and by intake
manifold vacuum through the vacuum switching valve. The ASV redirects
air flow from the air pump to either the check valve or to the
atmosphere.
When manifold vacuum is applied to pipe 1, the ASV allows
air to flow from air pump to the check valve. When the vacuum
switching valve directs air pump pressure to pipe 1, the ASV shuts
air flow to air injection manifold, and at the same time vents
pressure to the atmosphere (air cleaner).
MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE
This normally closed valve prevents backfiring in the
exhaust system on deceleration. The mixture control valve allows
atmospheric air to enter the intake manifold during deceleration.
When high intake manifold vacuum is sensed, valve opens and
atmospheric air is directed into intake manifold to combine with rich
mixture caused by rapid closing of throttle valves.
Fig. 4: Typical Isuzu Mixture Control Valve
Valve adds air to intake manifold during deceleration.
TESTING
AIR PUMP
All Models
If found to be excessively noisy or not producing any air
pressure, pump must be replaced. Air pump is not serviceable.
AIR SWITCHING VALVE
All Models
Air switching valve is operating normally if secondary air
continues to flow through valve for a few seconds after accelerator
pedal is depressed to floor and quickly released. If secondary air
continues to flow after 5 seconds, replace air switching valve.
CHECK VALVE
Remove check valve from air manifold. Blow air into valve
from both sides. Air should only pass through from air pump side of
valve. If air passes through from manifold side of valve, replace
valve. A small amount of leakage is normal.
MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE
1) With engine running, disconnect rubber hose between
mixture control valve and intake manifold. Plug intake manifold
connection.
2) If valve is operating normally, air will flow through
valve for a few seconds after accelerator pedal is depressed to floor
and quickly released. If air continues to flow after 5 seconds,
replace mixture control valve.
VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE
All Models
Connect jumper wires from valve connector terminals directly
to battery. Plunger should "click" with battery voltage applied. If
not, replace valve.
