Purpose, Function
The engine oil solenoid valve switches the hydraulic transmission passage in accordance with the driving conditions and the oil pump drive resistance is reduced by controlling oil pump discharging pressure in two steps.
Construction
The engine oil solenoid valve is installed on the right side of the cylinder block.

The engine oil solenoid valve has the following parts:

A duty drive type has been adopted.
Operation
The oil passage in the solenoid valve is switched according to the control signal (duty signal) from the PCM.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Front Oil Seal ReplacementFront Stabilizer Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ...
Aerodynamic
Purpose/Function
For improved aerodynamics, under covers are installed to the under-surface
of the vehicle.
Construction
The vehicle is equipped with the following (3) under covers.
Front under cover No.1
Front under cover No.2
Floor under co ...
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)/High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)
Purpose
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue)
The low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue) notifies the driver
that the engine coolant temperature is low and vaporization of the fuel is difficult.
High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)
...