My IACV is going bad on my 94 Accord EX. I have taken it off, replaced the o-rings with Honda ones, and cleaned it with carb clean spraying the screen and valve sides. Looking into buying a new one and they are so ridiculously spendy. I actually payed less for my Mishimoto radiator and hoses then I would for a new IACV. Any suggestions? Knew this would be the place to ask. Thanks!

 

yeah buy a block off plate ! I think IAC valve is the only one we "NEED"

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most people dont buy them new go to the yard find some SAP that bought his new and then wrecked his car

 

Is it possible to buy a FITV block-off plate that's already made? If so, where can I buy one? And since I live the communist state of California, would it pass the visual inspection?

 

The FITV only effects the idle when cold, it has nothing to do with emissions so you should pass visual. I bought mine from Custom Billet Works.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-FITV-f...item3378c3299f

 

I meant to say IACV not FITV, I already blocked mine off

 

I'd grab one from the junkyard...I just like the way it looks more and they wouldn't of put it in there if it didn't help in some way right? But he is right, you don't "need" it so it just depends on your future plans.

You could also look on craigslist or ebay.

 

I'm just looking to replace it, not delete it. I removed my FITV, but the IACV is a necessary component.

 

I've heard about someone actually just cut a piece of aluminum (from a can of beer or soda), shape a piece the same size as the FITV gasket (just drilling holes for the screws of course), and blocked it off like that. Would that also work?

 

dont do that.

also the guys on cb7t have a thread going on passing emmisions. souns like a bisi timing geear might help with emmision? does cali check your engine timing ?

 

That is incredibly ghetto. GhostAccord suggested using a piece of sheet metal and some gasket material to block his off. What would be the point in blocking it off just to leave the bulky assembly on anyways? I took mine off to get rid of the god awful coolant lines back there and the large assembly hanging of the TB.

 

Just go to rockauto.com and do a search for "rock auto coupon codes" before you buy.

 

IACV is a necessary component I thought. I bought a replacement FITV and ABV for my Accord.

 

Yes we all understand that, I need a new IACV because mine is fried.