Minimum to do to replace IAC?
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From: Edmonds WA
Minimum to do to replace IAC?
I'm having some hunting idle issues, and I suspect the IAC, so it's time to have a look and clean (maybe replace) it.
I did this, once before, about 10 years ago, so my memory is fuzzy, at best.
I think I remember that I have to remove the coolant hoses that go through the throttle body and take the throttle body completely off. Do I have to go that far?
I did this, once before, about 10 years ago, so my memory is fuzzy, at best.
I think I remember that I have to remove the coolant hoses that go through the throttle body and take the throttle body completely off. Do I have to go that far?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Claxton GA
You have to pull the throttle body but you don't have to remove the coolant hoses. I just pulled the air pump and vacuum hose to give more room so I could get a crescent wrench on the IAC valve. Should take 10 min tops.
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From: Edmonds WA
I took me a little longer than 10 mins, partly because I forgot to put the gasket back on the IAC before I put it back in... sigh.
I just cleaned the IAC, rather than replacing it. It started and idled fine, so we'll see if that solves my hunting idle problem this coming week. If not, I'll be replacing it. One thing I did notice is that I can't really clean the IAC seat in the throttle body very well with it still mostly attached to the car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Land of Whiskey Rebels, PA
I found that one of the sockets (1 1/8", I think) in a plumber's socket set from Home Depot worked great on the IAC. Much easier than a wrench, I believe. Plus, I brought them back and got my money back.
