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Description and Operation: 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 VCM Position Sensor
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