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Old May 18, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Default Is it my Idle Air Control Valve?

Hi guys,

Done many searches and read many pages of text. I have any idea but would like some additional input/feedback. I have a surging idle from 1000 -1500 rpm, constantly bounces back and forth. I have done the following: replaced Fast Idle Thermo Valve, checked TPS voltage - which is accurate, checked for vacuum leaks - no leaks, checked intake manifold gasket - no leaks. Now, when I disconnect my Idle Air Control Valve sensor, the car idles perfectly. IS this really the cuplrit to my surging idle? I don't want to have to pay around $200 bones for a new one. Is there anyway to open this up and take a look inside and possibly fix this?

Any feedback or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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There was a post about this about a month or two ago, the guy just used some carb cleaner and cleaned the screen out and his car idled fine again. I cant find the link for it, does anybody else know what I am talking about or have that link?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Can someone tell me if I un-hook the IACV sensor plug, is the engine supposed to idle still or should the engine die?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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http://www.preludeonline.com/s...g+IAC
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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Default Re: Is it my Idle Air Control Valve? (00 typeSH)

take it off - make a block off plate - connect the two wires on the plug and it will close the circuit and no CEL. Mine works perfectly now.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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