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Switchable coolant pump

A switchable coolant pump is used for the B48A20O motorization, European version.

A switching flap in the pump output closes the pump output by rotating clockwise. Due to the engine heating up faster, its fuel consumption is reduced.

A switching flap is adjusted with vacuum via a vacuum unit. Engine control activates an electric changeover valve. The electric changeover valve applies the vacuum to the vacuum unit.

Fig 1: Switchable Coolant Pump
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Graphic shows switchable coolant pump.

Item Explanation
1 Coolant pump drive
2 two-pin plug connection
3 Electric changeover valve
4 Linkage
5 Vacuum unit