Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Variable Charge Motion Actuator (VCMA) Components and components location

ECM directly controls the actuator and VCM flap for link-structure intake manifold is operated when motor rotates. This creates air tumble. Motor and position sensor are mounted inside the actuator in order to receive the position of flap and send feedback to ECM. They sense current location of flap and determine whether there is foreign substance or whether system operates in normal condition.

Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the VIS valve connector. 3. Measure resistance ...

Variable Charge Motion Actuator (VCMA) Description and operation

Description Variable charge motion actuator reinforces the tumble of the air that flows inside the cylinder, improves combustion performance, and enhances engine torque and fuel ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Hood Weatherstrip Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the hood weatherstrip (A).    Be careful not to damage the hood and body. 2. Install in t ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Description and operation

Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by the engine speed and load. By controlling CVVT, the valve over-lap or under-lap occurs, whi ...