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Old 02-05-2014, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS View Post
Wouldn't that prevent the supposed rich condition caused by the ice?
The EHA can only compensate soo much. If you totally disconnect the EHA, the engine will still run.

Think of the EHA and O2 sensor combo as the "fine tuning" of the fuel ratio. And the K-tronic "flow plunger" whatever technical term its called; It does rough fuel ratio adjustment.
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