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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Cars / April 2006

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Cleaning IAC

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Sharky - 07 Apr 2006 15:45 GMT
Many times when a rough idle condition exists, the regulars have suggested
removing and cleaning the IAC valve.  My 1991 Ranger from time to time,
idles rough, and over the past year, I noticed sometimes when I let off the
throttle or push in the clutch to shift, the engine continues to idle high
as though the throttle cable is stuck.

Now, I did already remove the IAC and spray it down liberally with WD-40 or
similar, but the engine still tends to idle a bit rough at times.  Visually,
I couldn't see much carbon or deposits on the IAC itself.  The throttle
cable is also fine as well.  Is there a better way to try and clean the IAC,
I was gonna remove it again and let it soak overnight in a container of
Varsol.

BTW, this truck is off the road now, so it isn't really a big deal that it
runs perfectly.  I'd just like some opinions whether it is worth cleaning
this way or not in case I sell the truck or decide to put it back on the
road.

Sharky
SC Tom - 07 Apr 2006 16:11 GMT
> Many times when a rough idle condition exists, the regulars have suggested
> removing and cleaning the IAC valve.  My 1991 Ranger from time to time,
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> Sharky

I used carb cleaner on mine, then blew it out with low-pressure air to make
sure I got any garbage out. Don't use alcohol- that has a tendency to dry
out any of the rubber parts. Be sure not to let any cleaner get up into the
coil area- it can break down the insulation on the windings, causing a
short. After cleaning mine, I used a small screwdriver and worked it back
and forth to see if the action was smooth or not. Been doing OK for about 4K
miles now.

SC Tom
2002 Escape 3.0L
Backyard Mechanic - 07 Apr 2006 17:29 GMT
> Many times when a rough idle condition exists, the regulars have
> suggested removing and cleaning the IAC valve.  My 1991 Ranger from
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> Sharky

Price a new one at autoparts... getting to be a common replacement item,
and seriously, having done so twice, not worth the trouble to clean.

I assume you dont read everyting on here, religiously.  WD 40 really wont
help... not if it's carbon stuck anyway... perhaps the "motor shaft"

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lugnut - 07 Apr 2006 19:19 GMT
>Many times when a rough idle condition exists, the regulars have suggested
>removing and cleaning the IAC valve.  My 1991 Ranger from time to time,
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
>Sharky

If you have already had at if a couple of times with solvent
and you are sure you had it well cleaned, it may be time for
a new one.  The high idle between shift may be a result of a
sticky IAC.  The IAC also acts as a dump valve by opening
all the way on decel to allow axtra air in helping the
converter do it's job.  It should close as the engine RPM
drops to idle speed.

Lugnut
 
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