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Could an aftermarket PCV valve be screwing up my idle?

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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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Default Could an aftermarket PCV valve be screwing up my idle?

My oem valve on my B20 wasn't working and I had to switch it out quickly with a Purolator one from the auto parts shop. Since then, my car has been having idle issues, low idle, stalling at idle. Could the valve be the issue?
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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Default Re: Could an aftermarket PCV valve be screwing up my idle? (justint)

A pcv valve is calibrated to adjust/respond to different vacuum/atmospheric conditions, there is no standard way to calibrate them so yes it could be a possible source to your problem, especially since it started happening right after you put one in.
I would also check the iacv.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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ive been using one for a while, and i dont think it has anything to do with that, however, i put a Different PCV valve, from a different car which looked the same, this messed things up big time, i guess the spring and shape is different, but im probably wrong, because all it is, is a check valve, im going to make my own and let you know if its any different
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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I changed out my PCV valve tonight for an OEM one and my Idle is back to normal!!! nor more after market parts for me.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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you mean the one from honda dealership? or the oem type from checker or something?
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