Dizayne

Can you just take out your IACV and clean it and it will start working right again or do i need to buy a new one??? If so how much does it cost for a 97 honda ex??

slo_hatch

yeah you can clean your iacv...but i have never done it. give it a try and let us know what happens.

BryanM.

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Why do you think something is wrong with your IACV?

Dizayne

Car is sputtering horrible at low rpm's in 1st and 2nd gear......

BryanM.

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I don't know Dizayne, I wouldn't be thinking IACV. CEL? Bad mpg? Recent T-belt replacement?

Panda Eg6

Just take it off and try cleaning it, Its right behind the intake manifold. Use brake cleaner and spray untill it comes out clear. Try that and if it still doesnt idle right, just go ahead and get another one. I got a used one for 45 bucks and it runs great

MeanGreenMachine

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Panda Eg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just take it off and try cleaning it, Its right behind the intake manifold. Use brake cleaner and spray untill it comes out clear. Try that and if it still doesnt idle right, just go ahead and get another one. I got a used one for 45 bucks and it runs great </TD></TR></TABLE>

RIZOBIZERT

Yes, you can clean it. Yes, it should work fine after that. As mentioned before the sputtering probably isn't your IACV though. I recommend putting a little lubricating oil in your IACV once your done to help things turn smoothly. Good luck.

BryanM.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RIZOBIZERT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As mentioned before the sputtering probably isn't your IACV though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mcvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know Dizayne, I wouldn't be thinking IACV. CEL? Bad mpg? Recent T-belt replacement?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Does it maybe need a tune up? Is there a Check Engine Light? How is the gas mileage? Recent timing belt replacement (timing possibly off)?

crazyguy

disconnect plug, take out to bolts that holding the iacv on the intake manifold and carefully remove two tiny hoses and clean it with brake cleaner spray..

delsol21061

after i cleaned mine the idle was alot better.

speedooo

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dizayne &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Car is sputtering horrible at low rpm's in 1st and 2nd gear......</TD></TR></TABLE>

that has nothing to do with your idle air control valve.

BryanM.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedooo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

that has nothing to do with your idle air control valve. </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mcvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know Dizayne, I wouldn't be thinking IACV. CEL? Bad mpg? Recent T-belt replacement?</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RIZOBIZERT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As mentioned before the sputtering probably isn't your IACV though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

IACV doesn't do much of anything above idle not to mention while accelerating people.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delsol21061 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">after i cleaned mine the idle was alot better.</TD></TR></TABLE>

OP didn't say anything about a bad idle and this thread is over a month old.

Kuchtaboy

if you're on the gas, your IAC is uselss.

IACV is only for when the throttle plate is closed so your car doesn't die... It could be your spark plug wires or something ignition related.

BryanM.

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Exactly