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Recirculation Valve (RCV)

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Recirculation Valve (RCV) is mounted on top of the intercooler inlet pipe. It controls the bypass passage of a turbocharger compressor.

If the throttle body closes suddenly while the engine is running, boost pressure will increase. The RCV bypasses to prevents this high-pressure air from back-flowing and impacting compressor impellers causing noise.