Kia Optima: Electric WGT Control Actuator. Description and Operation

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It operates the vain in the Waste Gate Turbocharger (WGT) and regulates the compressed air amount by the ECM's PWM signal. This actuator consists of a DC motor which actuates the vane, a 2-step gear which increases torque of the DC motor, a position sensor which detects status of the vane, an electric control unit which drives the DC motor.