Kia Carens: 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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Closed
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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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Open
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Minimizing intake resistance by shortening intake manifold length and increasing
area of air entrance
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance betwee ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil resistance (Ω)
30.0 ~ 35.0 [20°C(68°F)]
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Other information:
Circuit Diagram
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Valve Clearance Inspection
And Adjustment
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold (Engine
coolant temperature : 20°C) and cylinder head is installed on the cylinder
block.
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