FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| 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 | Detects the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas by measuring the electromotive force which is generated in the sensor itself. Located downstream of the catalytic converter. |
| 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 heated oxygen sensor. This control optimizes the exhaust emissions. |