FUNCTION
The opening of the diesel throttle valve is controlled by the ECM in accordance with the engine conditions.
Diesel throttle control has following functions:
A function that closes the diesel throttle valve to reduce vibration and noise when the engine is being stopped.
A function that regulates the volume of intake air to maintain the exhaust gas temperature required to regenerate the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) catalyst.
A function that prevents the engine speed from increasing excessively when combustion materials other than those introduced during normal fuel injection have gotten into the cylinder.*
Tech Tips
*: For example, if engine oil flows from the turbocharger sub-assembly to the cylinder due to damage to the bearing.