scheelhaase Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I've done the trouble code now it says I need a air control valve and a starter switch...anyone close have either one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I've done the trouble code now it says I need a air control valve and a starter switch...anyone close have either one? IAC probably just needs to be cleaned. Not sure about the starter switch. Never run across that code while I've had my Loyale wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheelhaase Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 How would one go about cleaning the IAC? OR should I just replace it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvexplorer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 What I've always done to clean it is take off the actuator, a cylindrical piece sticking off the front passenger side of the throttle body held on by two screws, take off the air bypass hose that connects to the IAC valve and spray some carb cleaner down there while i'm manually opening and closing the valve. The IAC valve can be taken off and much more thoroughly cleaned, but so for this has worked for me. Others may have other methods and they may work better. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Sorry Scheel and not to put down NVex The "brains" in these cars are not smart enough to do the type of testing to prove a valve just needs cleaned. (although I bet it does need cleaned with the method NVex describes). The brain only looks at the resistance of said devise. I would check the wiring and the resistance of the IAC. The starter switch code may be related to an engine stall. This has been known to set false codes -- sometimes known as "ghost codes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheelhaase Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 thanks for all the info - I'll let you know if it works! Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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