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What is IAC position?

What is IAC position?

The Idle Air Control(IAC) is an electronically operated valve that controls the amount of air that bypasses the throttle plate in your Throttle Body. If the IAC is not functioning properly, the ECM cannot properly make adjustments to the AFR and the engine will run poorly.

Where is the idle air control valve located?

Idle Air Control Valve Location: Where Is the Idle Air Control Where is the idle air control valve located on the car listed above? have the same problem? The IAC is on the throttle body. I attached pictures and the procedure for you for the replacement.

How do you reset the IAC valve on an engine?

Connect the IAC valve electrical connector. 6. START the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. NOTE: No physical adjustment of the IAC valve assembly is required after installation. The IAC valve is reset by the PCM when the ignition is turned ON, and then OFF.

How to test the coil driver circuits in the IAC valve?

How To test the coil driver circuits in the (IAC) valve: Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between pins 3 and 2 on the (IAC) valve. Resistance should be 10-14 ohms. If resistance is ok, proceed to the next step.

When to use idle air control valve SELOC?

The IACV is also used to control airflow during load changes between positive and negative torque to provide a throttle damping function to improve the drivability characteristics of the vehicle. S1 K-Series engined Elises use a Rover EU2 Stepper IACV (Part No. Rover MLZ100090) S1 Exige uses a Bosch IACV (Part No. A918E6011F or Bosch 0280140516)

How do you test idle air control valve?

One of the easiest ways to test your idle air control valve is to simply look at it. Check to see if the valve stems have dirt on them or if they are burnt. Check the valve opening on the throttle body to make sure that there is solid contact between the valve and the stem.

What is the function of the idle air control valve?

How an Idle Air Control Valve Works. The idle air control valve is a component of the internal combustion engine. The function of this valve is to manage the engine idle speed so that it stays within a normal RPM (revolutions per minute). For instance, whenever you stop or park your vehicle, the engine will continue running.

How do you clean an idle air control valve?

Unscrew the idle air control valve by removing the screws that hold it to the throttle body. Detach any wires coming from the valve so you can remove it completely. Clean the valve by soaking it in gasoline. Move the flap in the valve while it’s soaking, to ensure the gasoline reaches inside it. Drain off the gasoline.

What is bad IAC?

However with a bad IAC valve, this idling will be rough. You will experience heavy vibration (shuddering) when you idle the car. As the valve has gone bad, there will be no/very little air flow to the engine, when you idle the car. Thus, your car will shake, vibrate, and may also make a loud noise while idling.

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Ruth Doyle