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Variable Intake Manifolds (VIM) and Intake Control Valves (ICV)

What technicians need to know about Variable Intake Manifolds and Intake Control Valves on today’s vehicles.

Variable Intake Manifolds

These systems utilise an ECU controlled means of altering the intake manifold passage lengths that the intake air must pass through prior to entering the cylinder head.

These manifolds may be: - 2 stage paths
- 3 stage paths
- Continuously variable paths.

This has the advantage of maximising volumetric efficiency through the entire RPM range.

A typical 2 stage manifold torque curve indicates the increased affect during both paths.

The transfer in path lengths is carried out by actuators. These may be either vacuum operated or electrical.

Typical faults found in the Variable intake system.

  • Vacuum leaks preventing VIM actuator operation.
  • Physical binding due to carbon build up or wear.
  • Electrical vacuum valve faults preventing vacuum / actuator operation.

Note: Accurate system testing is essential as the manifold removal procedure is comprehensive.

Other features on this manifold system.

Air flaps (Tumble flaps) are located on the intake manifold to assist in the air/ fuel mixing process at lower Engine RPM.

Typical faults found in this intake flap system.

  • Vacuum leaks preventing Flap actuator operation.
  • Physical binding due to carbon build up or wear.
  • Electrical vacuum valve faults preventing vacuum/ actuator operation.

Note: The VIM-002 is a commonly renewed unit due to the damage to the flap operating pivot lever caused by hot engine oil leaking on the lever resulting in the eventual breakage. Any oil leak on the leaver should be rectified to prevent premature lever damage.

Intake Control Valves (ICV)

Various functions of an ICV.

The BMW “DISA” valve (roughly translated from German to “Differentiated Intake) is an ICV located on the intake manifold that is utilised by many BMW models to intermittently block of and divert internal airflow (pressure wave) through the resonance tubes prior to entering the cylinders during low RPM conditions.

This results in the longer airflow path for engine speed conditions generally below 3750 RPM.

During engine speeds of over 3750 RPM the DISA valve opens and allows the “pressure wave” intake air to shorten its path to increase air flow to the cylinders.

Potential DISA valve faults that affect engine fuel mixtures that generally results in:

  • Rough idling
  • Loss of power
  • Increased fuel consumption 
  • Increased emissions 

This valve has the potential to fail in a few ways.

  • Valve unable to stay closed creating a rattling noise during idle conditions.
    Note: For test purposes, unplugging the valve during engine idle will generally eliminate the rattle as the airflow will push the valve open.
  • Diaphragm or related components failure.
  • Air seal failure generally causing vacuum leaks.

Other types of ICV valves

ICV-005 Intake Control Valve is an electric drive module utilised to operate the swirl flaps on a Diesel engine when required.

The Premier Auto Trade Emission range includes Variable Intake Manifolds and Intake Control Valves covering over 124,000 vehicle applications in Australia and NZ.

When you supply and fit products from Premier Auto Trade you can expect a product designed and tested to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications offering OE form, fit and function. Premier Auto Trade distributes products throughout Australia via a network of specialised resellers and leading automotive groups.


 



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