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:
Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub .
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Replacement
It is not recommended to replace the valve body or each solenoid valve
individually. If the valve body or a solenoid valve needs to be replaced,
the automatic transmission assembly should be ...