1999 Mercury Tracer idle air control valve

Tiny
CRAIG LATHAM
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  • 1999 MERCURY TRACER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,999 MILES
Is this a hard repair for me, a non trained mechanic to perform? The engine was professionally scanned and faulty idle air control valve was the determination along with a tune up. Thanks
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 11:24 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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I dont' see any problem its like changing a diaper-find the IACV remove it clean its bypassages and your done.
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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Thanks raz man I will plug my nose and change that
diaper
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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Here's how to clean the IAC valve:

Disconnect the air intake ductwork from the throttle body.

Start the engine, then increase and hold the idle speed to 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.

Spray the throttle cleaner or engine cleaner into the throat of the throttle body, aiming for the idle air bypass port (usually located on the side or top of the throttle body opening). Give this area a good dose of cleaner (about 10 second's worth).

Turn the engine off to allow the cleaner to soak into the IAC passageway.

Wait about three minutes.

Restart the engine, rev and hold at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm, and repeat the cleaning process again.

Turn the engine off again, and reattach the air intake ductwork to the throttle body.

Start the engine and rev and hold to 1,500 to 2,000 rpm until no white smoke is coming out of the exhaust pipe.

If this fails to make any difference, you can remove the IAC valve from the throttle body and spray cleaner directly on the tip of the valve and/or into the ports in the throttle body. Let the cleaner soak awhile, repeat as needed, then reinstall the IAC valve, start the engine and run it at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm as before until no white smoke is seen in the exahust.

If the idle speed still surges after this, the IAC valve is defective and needs to be replaced.


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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 6:37 PM

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