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 and Installation
1.
Remove the oil level gauge (A).
2.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold")
3.
Remove the oil level pipe ( ...
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if
the malfunction is due to lack of refrigerant, air flow or compressor.
Use the following table to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indic ...