FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
The main components of the exhaust emission control system are as follows:
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| ECM | Controls the volume of fuel consumed based primarily on the signal from the air fuel ratio sensor, with minor corrections based on the signal from the oxygen sensor. |
| TWC | Oxidizes CO and HC in the exhaust gas and deoxidizes NOx at the same time, to purify them into CO2, H2O and N2. |
| Air Fuel Ratio Sensor | Is used to determine the concentration of oxygen remaining in the exhaust gas. Has a characteristic where its output is proportional to the engine air fuel ratio. Located upstream of the catalytic converter. |
| Oxygen Sensor | The signal of the air fuel ratio sensor changes abruptly between lean and rich at the stoichiometric air fuel ratio. Located downstream of the catalytic converter. |