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IACV problems 200

1993 240 wagon

Problem: high idle

IAC Valve is clean, it works.

I clamp off air hose to IAC valve and idle drops to normal.

So something is interfering with the ECU telling IAC valve to close.

Where is the sensor for this and how do I test?








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IACV problems 200

The sensor is just behind the throttle body, attached to the shaft.

To test, start the engine and verify the high idle condition exists currently. Shut it off, and detach the ECU from its bracket on the right of your passenger's feet. Remove the connector and then remove the cover on the connector (one Phillips and slide it back. Reconnect the plug to the ECU after locating pin 2 (numbers on the sides) where the yellow/white wire enters.

Start the motor and use your multimeter in voltage mode between ground (ECU bracket is OK) and the pin at the end of the yellow/white wire. Look for zero volts (less than 0.5) while the condition persists.

If the voltage is high (like 5.0V), adjust the TPS switch (sensor) at the throttle body by loosening its mounting screws and rotating it until it clicks reliably each time the throttle is closed. Re-check at the ECU pin. If you can't get it to zero volts reliably each time the pedal is let up, you may need to replace the TPS.

If adjustment solved it, consider the throttle body may need cleaning and its throttle stop screw adjusted.

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Art Benstein near Baltimore

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IACV problems 200

Changed out Coolant temp sensor, and also changed out IAC VALVE to a spare that I had. Now we are working again. Must have been the IAC valve. Thanks for all your help.








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IACV problems 200

Pulled a code and it is: 2-2-3: Fault in signal to/from air control valve








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IACV problems 200

How do you know the IAC valve works, did you test it with a 12 volt battery? Did you clean the connector?
Dan








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IACV problems 200

Suggest it might be easier to perform the mode 3 actuator test from OBD box. The code being set might reflect the work done with the valve out of the circuit if the codes were not cleared.

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Art Benstein near Baltimore

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