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Variable Compression Ratio Actuator

FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM 

The compression rate of engine is changed according to the signal from VCR control module.

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INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM 

VCR actuator is operated according to the signal from ECM. The current angle of VCR control shaft 2 is fed back to ECM.

VCR motor 

VCR motorSYMBOL rotates VCR control shaft according to the control signal of VCR control module.

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VCR motor rotation angle sensor 

VCR motor rotation angle sensor send the rotation angle signal of VCR control shaft 2 to VCR CU. (This signal is utilized to drive VCR motor.)

VCR control shaft 2 rotation angle sensor 

When Ignition switch is ON position, VCR control shaft 2 rotation angle sensorSYMBOL reads the position of VCR control shaft 2. (Reading position is utilized as the trouble diagnosis for VCR motor rotation angle sensor.)

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INDIVIDUAL OPERATION 

VCR actuator is operated according to the signal from ECM. The current angle of VCR control shaft 2 is fed back to ECM.

COMPONENT LOCATION 

The VCR actuator is installed to the engine left side.