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Anyone know how an Idle Control Valve is supposed to work?



 
 
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Old June 16th 05, 12:44 AM
Angie
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> Sorry if I missed the earlier part -- what are the symptoms, any besides
> mileage?

-Rough idle (not very bad, just some missing. Hot or cold)
-Check engine light - intermittent. Mostly comes on when idling, then
stays on for a day or two.
-Lack of verve
-Hesitation - worse when cold, but it's there when warmed up too.
>
> A mulfunctioning ICV would cause running issues more than mileage issues I'd
> say.
>
> You've done most of the right stuff so far -- although I didn't see air
> filter mentioned.
>

Air filter _looks_ quite clean. I replaced it about a year ago.
> -Russ.
>
>

Adrian.
 




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