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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:42 pm 
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Hello,

what is the function of this green sensor on the waterflange?

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:52 pm 
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Think that sensor is a blue one? Not seen it in green before? [geek mode off]

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It's the BVSV - Bi-metallic Vacuum Switching Valve - connects the fuel tank to the charcoal cannister/air inlet in order to draw off petrol vapours... emissions stuff

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green / blue = nearly the same

do I need this?

one of these two pins is broken today.

How can I bridge this, until I have replacement?


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green / blue = nearly the same

:lol:

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do I need this?

Not really...

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How can I bridge this, until I have replacement?

Just block off both ends of the two pipes :)

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