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INLET METERING VALVE (IMV)

GENERAL
Overview
The LP actuator, also called the inlet metering valve, is

ASSY
used to control the rail pressure by regulating the amount
of fuel which is sent to the pumping element of the HP
pump.

HOUSING
EXHAUST I N T A K E
This actuator has two purposes: IMV effect
1. Firstly, it allows the efficiency of the injection system
to be improved, since the HP pump only compresses without IMV
with IMV
the amount of fuel necessary to maintain in the rail

LUB
the level of pressure required by the system as a func-
tion of the engine’s operating conditions.

COOLING
FUEL
Torque (Nm)
Rail pressure = 80 bar

2. Secondary, it allows the temperature to be reduced in

CONTROL
Fuel temperature at
the fuel tank. When the excess fuel is discharged into system backleak without IMV
the back leak circuit, the pressure reduction in the with IMV
fluid (from rail pressure down to atmospheric pressure)
Fuel Temp.(°C)

gives off a large amount of heat. This leads to a tem-

SENSOR
perature rise in the fuel entering the tank. In order to
prevent too high a temperature being reached, it is
necessary to limit the amount of heat generated by
the fuel pressure reduction, by reducing the back leak
flow. To reduce the back leak flow, it is sufficient to
adapt the flow of the HP pump to the engine’s require-
ments throughout its operating range.
Torque (Nm)

CHANGED BY FUEL SYSTEM

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AFFECTED VIN
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Composition of IMV
The IMV is located on the hydraulic head of the pump. It is fed with fuel by the transfer pump via two radial holes. A
cylindrical filter is fitted over the feed orifices of the IMV. This makes it possible to protect not only the LP actuator,
but also all the components of the injection system located downstream of the IMV.
The IMV consists of the following components:
1. A piston held in the fully open position by a spring.
2. A piston filter located at inlet.
3. Two O-rings ensuring pressure tightness between the hydraulic head and the body of the IMV.
4. A body provided with two radial inlet holes and an axial outlet hole.
5. Coil

Transfer pump Solenoid

Fuel
Filter Spring

High pressure Piston

Outlet hole O-ring

Fuel
Transfer pump

FUEL SYSTEM CHANGED BY

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GENERAL
Principle of Operation
The LP actuator is used to proportion the amount of fuel sent to the pumping element of the HP pump in such a way

ASSY
that the pressure measured by the HP sensor is equal to the pressure demand sent out by the ECU. At each point
of operation, it is necessary to have:
• Flow introduced into the HP pump = Injected flow + Injector backleak flow + injector control flow

HOUSING
The IMV is normally open when it is not being supplied with fuel. It cannot therefore be used as a safety device to
shut down the engine if required.
The IMV is controlled by current. The flow/current law is represented below.

EXHAUST I N T A K E
Flow / Current Law
Flow (I/hr)

LUB
COOLING
Current (mA)

FUEL
Specifications
Piston stroke 1.4 mm
Diameter of holes 3.4 mm

CONTROL
Coil resistance 5.4 Ω (at 25°C)
Power supply Battery voltage (It is prohibited to supply the IMV directly at the battery voltage
during the diagnostic test)

SENSOR
Max. current 1A
Weight 260 g
Operating temperature 40°C < T < 125°C
Fluid temperature 40°C < T < 90°C
Control logic Normally open without power (The flow decreases as the current rises).

• ECU determines the value of the current to be sent to the IMV according to:

• Engine speed
E
• Flow demand • Inlet Metering
C
• Rail pressure demand Valve (IMV)
U
• Measured rail pressure

CHANGED BY FUEL SYSTEM

EFFECTIVE DATE KYRON SM - 2005.09
AFFECTED VIN