Description and Operation: Description

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Description

The VCM (Variable Charge Motion) Position Sensor is installed on the intake manifold and senses the position of the VCM Valve. It has a variable resistor (potentiometer) which is changed according to the valve angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Variable Charge Motion Position Sensor
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