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
|
VIS valve
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Operation
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Medium speed
|
OFF
|
Increasing engine performance in low engine speed by reducing intake interference
among cylinders
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Low / High speed
|
ON
|
Minimizing intake resistance by shortening intake manifold length and increasing
area of air entrance
|

Components
1. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS)
Valve
2. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Actuator
3. Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS)
Flap
4. Vacuum Hose ...
Circuit Diagram
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