What is the function of the intake camshaft solenoid valve?
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The function of the intake camshaft solenoid valve is to control the opening and closing actions of the valves. The camshaft is a component in a piston engine. Although in a four-stroke engine, the rotational speed of the camshaft is half that of the crankshaft (in a two-stroke engine, the camshaft speed is the same as the crankshaft), its speed is still generally very high, and it needs to withstand significant torque. Therefore, the design of the camshaft has been greatly improved in terms of strength and support. The oil supply for the camshaft adjuster comes from the camshaft's oil passages. If the solenoid valve is triggered, the oil, under pressure, passes through the control plunger to reach the camshaft adjuster. Depending on the degree of triggering, the control plunger is manipulated to varying extents, and accordingly, different amounts of oil reach the camshaft adjuster vanes, which are sealed within the adjuster housing.