Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Repair procedures

Inspection

Coil Resistance

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the OCV connector.

3.	Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and 2.

Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification: 6.9 - 7.9 Ω [20°C(68°F)]

Valve Operation

1.	Remove the oil control valve. (Refer to CVVT Oil Control Valve - "Removal")

Check that valve operates properly when applying battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2 of valve connector.

Specification: Operate

Removal

[Bank 1 / Exhaust]

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).

3.	Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

Installation

•	Install the component with the specified torques.

•	Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.

•	Apply engine oil to the valve O-ring.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CVVT oil control valve mounting bolt:

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram Terminal Information Terminal Illustration Terminal Function No. Function Connected ...

Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve Specifications

Specification Item Specification Coil resistance (Ω) 30.0 - 35.0 [20°C(68°F)] ...

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