Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve Description and operation
Variable Intake manifold Solenoid (VIS) valve is installed on the intake manifold.
The VIS valve controls the vacuum modulator which activates a valve in the intake
manifold. The ECM opens or closes this valve according to engine condition (Refer
to below table).
Engine condition
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VIS valve
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Operation
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Medium speed
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OFF
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Increasing engine performance in low engine speed by reducing intake interference
among cylinders
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Low / High speed
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ON
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Minimizing intake resistance by shortening intake manifold length and increasing
area of air entrance
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Components
1. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS)
Valve
2. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Actuator
3. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS)
Flap
4. Vacuum Hose ...
Circuit Diagram
Harnness Connector
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Other information:
Components
1. Cylinder head cover
2. Fuel pump bracket gasket
3. Cylinder head cover gasket
4. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve
5. Fuel pump bracket
6. Camshaft bearing cap
7. Camshaft front bearing cap
8. Intake camshaft
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Component Location
1. Front seat back frame assembly
2. Front seat cushion frame assembly
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