Finally got my car running again and it would not idle at all. (lsvtec) Whacked on the iacv a bit and it started to idle. Its a brand new unit with about 5k miles on it. When i first installed it i sprayed it out with brake or parts cleaner. But it seems to be hanging up again.

What should i use to get it cleaned up and working in there? Is it something that should be lubricated? (friends suggestion)

 

You might wanna try to clean it again, I don't believe they need lubrication because it's a solenoid. check out the thread in faq
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/how-fix-your-idleing-woes-fitv-iacv-2153910/

 

Also, when this happened to me I forgot to bleed the system. I've never had to bleed out the air but this time it had a lot of bubbles.

 

how do u bleed it? i cant imagine air in those small lines would naturally work out on their own (with rad cap off) ?

 

most will bleed out on own. I have a gsr that has bleeder nipple on housing that goes on the top hose.

 

Tried cleaning again and its no better... But it def looks clean and the screen is clear.

Still gotta whack it good to get her to idle