How to clean IAC

MikeStang00GT

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I had some problems starting my car and my battery is new so I am going to try and clean the IAC. I have already removed it from the car and I am just wonder what is the best thing to use. Carb cleaner, brake cleaner etc. I have read different things here. Additionally, to you just spray the heck out of it or is there a method? Thanks.

 

GOLDENPONY

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Iac

You can try cleaning, but you'll probably end up replacing it.

 

JonJon

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GOLDENPONY said:

You can try cleaning, but you'll probably end up replacing it.

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I used car cleaner with no positive results. Bought a replacement 10 minutes later.

 

StangLou

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How to clean the IAC...

Step 1. Buy a new IAC

Step 2. Unbolt IAC (2 10mm bolts I think)

Step 3. Bolt on new IAC

Step 4. Throw away old IAC

There you all cleaned and good to go .

Seriously thought, these things have a certain "reading" that they are responsible for. Once they get out of spec and start going bad, they are useless and cleaning will do nothing for you.

 

MikeStang00GT

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Well that's pretty much what I figured and I was going to buy an IAC next week but I was hoping for a temporary fix. However, it turns out that it must have been too damn cold when I tried to start my car a week ago because I bolted the IAC up and tried jump starting her once again and she fired right up and idled perfectly. I was going to get a new IAC but I guess I have no need for one right now. Thanks anyway guys.

 

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IAC?

 

JonJon

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1990StangLX said:

IAC?

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idle air controller

 

Beau

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JonJon said:

idle air controller

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ohhhhh ok thanks

 

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Bought a replacement for my 96 Cobra at NAPA for around $60; half of what the dealer wanted.

 

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Anyone got a picture of a IAC so I know what it is?

 

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get a haynes manual or chilton they should have a pic and the book will come in handy in the future

 

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jbrown said:

get a haynes manual or chilton they should have a pic and the book will come in handy in the future

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Ok, I spent almost $20 on a Haynes manual, and there is no picture of the F#!@$* IAC. There is a section that tells you the steps to take to remove it, but nothing that explains where it is other than it is near the throttle body. Can someone please post a picture of it!