Kia Sorento: Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Engine Control System / Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve

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
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

Installation

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Specification

Item Specification Coil resistance (Ω) 30.0 ~ 35.0 [20...

Kia Sorento: Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve

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