how to clean IAC valve ?

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Hi,after  reading some news here,  i would like how clean my IAc valve?We'll change oxygen sensor next week-end but, may be, my IAC valve needs to be cleaned. How can I do that ?Do i have to change the gasket if I don't change the valve ?I have a chilton book, but they say how change it but not how to clean.I have a compressor with comprimed air, is that good to clean the IAC valve ?Thank you very much for who can help me.Claude from FRANCE

Roadie · Accepted Answer

You need to pick up a can of spray intake cleaner (preferably one safeon plastic parts and with some lubricative properties) and just sprayit thoroughly while holding the seat open.

Big Shoe · Answer

But be careful not to spray inside the solenoid part.

Spud Unger · Answer

i tried cleaning mine and ended up buying a new one when the "howl" came back after a couple of days.

pjk · Answer

The IAC may not be serviceable, that is, Ford does not recommend cleaning itor the throttle body (they have a special coating).  There may be a stickernear the throttlebody that says "do not clean".  Having said that if it hasalready failed you might try cleaning the IAC to see if you can get morelife out of it.

Cindory · Answer

Ok, i'm trying to follow your message.but I think that as my oxygen sensor are new (just few months) i will buy a nex IAC valve soon.luckly i have not to use the 4x4 every day.Merry christmas every body and thank you for your helpClaude

Fathergoose · Answer

Hi Claude,My advice is simply go ahead and replace it with a new one.I did mine after trying the cleaning but was not satisfied.They are not very expensive about $47.00 dollars....I think.Also they are VERY simple to replace, unplug, unscrew, install new and plug back in....that is it.BillMerry Christmas to you and All

< · Answer

Thank you very much , Bill,  for your help..;but as the price is about 47 $, i'm Ok, but in USA.i'm in france and shipping is expensive.With my husband, we just tried to look all around the engine, whitout success... but we saw where the IAC valve is.So, i think i have to go in a Ford dealer and have  an electronic reading (I don't know how you call that in USA)I France IAC valve costs about 200 euros, it is about 230 dollars.... you can easyly understand why i would like to be sure before buying parts.If somebody knows serious web site where i can buy new parts and agree to send them in france, thank you in advance, that can help me  because my husband has also 4 old US cars (he loves them)have a nice dayClaude

Charlie Bress · Answer

I have never dealt with this company, but their site indicates that they export.It might be worth your while to see if they are what you need.Charlie

Big Shoe · Answer

I don't know whether they ship to Europe, but the home page says theyship UPS ground, so they might.  This is a good site for genuine Fordparts at a decent price.

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