Functional description

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Functional description
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In the bottom load and engine speed range the swirl flaps are closed variably according to the operating range. In the following conditions the swirl flaps are fully open:

  • Engine speed higher than 2250 1 rpm
  • Fuel injection rate greater than 30 mg/stroke

The position of the swirl flaps is also corrected dependent on the ambient pressure. At ambient pressures less than 880 hPa the swirl flaps are opened further proportionally.

Fig 1: Identifying Swirl Flap Actuator, Intake Plenum And Pin Plug Connection
G09910257Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Swirl flap actuator
2 Intake plenum
3 Swirl flaps
4 five-pin plug connection

The swirl-flap actuator has an adjustment range of 110°. The adjustment time for opening or closing over the entire adjustment range is approx. 0.1 seconds.

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