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

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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