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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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hey this is kind of dumb but will my ecu run in limp mode if i unplug the iacv????
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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No. It's not a sensor. IACV: Idle Air Control Valve
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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then what is the plug in for??
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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i have noticed when i unplug the iacv sensor it will throw the iacv code.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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yes when unplug it will throw a code.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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The wires connected to the IACV control whether it is open or closed and, in some cases, how far it opens.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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yes when unplug it will throw a code.
ok will it run in limp mode???
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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yes u will have horrible idle.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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i have a horrible idle now lol, i think im gonna jus block it off, then it will jus have a hard time idling til it warms up
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bam_89
i have a horrible idle now lol, i think im gonna jus block it off, then it will jus have a hard time idling til it warms up
Why do you want to get rid of it?
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