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: Evaporator Core Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: ESP OFF Switch Description and operation

Description 1. The ESP OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESP system. 2. The ESP OFF lamp is on when ESP OFF switch is engaged. ...