Idle Control Valve
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Printed Date: 02-June-2024 at 04:40
Topic: Idle Control Valve
Posted By: dryle
Subject: Idle Control Valve
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 11:58
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Has anyone ever heard of the idle control valve and is it on most makes of cars. I spotted on another forum that they are present up to 97 on the e39 and cleaning them can improve the performance and stop the car being sluggish. The reason I want to know is that my wifes Zafira is sluggis at llow revs and can then shoot forward for no reason. TIA Dave ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 12:22
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The idle control valve is usually a form of bypass between the air filter and the inlet manifold/throttle body. The exact location will depend on the engine type but this may help... http://82.34.52.15/sytemsandsoftwaredevelopment/systems/automotive/How_to/General/ecotecidlevalve.htm - http://82.34.52.15/sytemsandsoftwaredevelopment/systems/auto motive/How_to/General/ecotecidlevalve.htm ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 12:41
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Dave Vauxhalls suffer from ICV's getting blocked up. I stripped out and cleaned the ICV on my 3.0i 24V Senator. What you need is a can of Wynnes Carb and Fuel injector cleaner. £5 from Halfrauds for a 500ml spay tin, tin is purple and it is really effective. Definately worth doing. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 13:25
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Thanks Guys, the car was services in june and she is nagging me about it, will sort out this weekend. ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |