WHAT IS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE?
The idle control valve, also commonly referred to as the idle air control valve,
Its purpose is to control and regulate the engine idle speed,
increasing and decreasing it as necessary to keep up with operating conditions.
If it weren’t for throttle control, most engines wouldn’t be very useful. To maintain your engine while the vehicle idles,
the engine might use an idle control valve.
The idle air control valve enables the engine to idle smoothly rather than stall out while the vehicle is stopped.
In gasoline engines, engine speed depends on airflow, which is controlled by the throttle body.
The gas pedal opens the throttle plates, allowing air to pass into the intake manifold.
Releasing the accelerator pedal closes the throttle body, reducing airflow and engine speed.
No airflow means no engine speed, which is not practical if you’re sitting at a stop sign, waiting to move again.
The idle air control valve, also called the IAC or auxiliary air valve, bypasses the closed throttle plates to help ensure that the engine doesn’t stall.
Please check your number before purchasing!!
Replace OE number:
36450P0BA01
36450-P0B-A01
36450-P2J-J01
36450P2JJ01
AC185
Fitment:
for Honda Civic EX, Si 1992-1995
for Honda Civic Del Sol Si 1993
for Honda Civic Del Sol Si SOHC 1994-1995
Configuration:
1 Female Connector
2-Prong Blade Male Terminal
1 electrical connector
2 hose connectors
2 ports
hose size: 0.38 in
Package Includes:1x Idle Air Control Valve
Notice:
* Professional installation is highly recommended (No Instruction Included)
* For any needs please contact us
Idle speed control valve, usually called idle air control valve
The stepping motor type idle speed control valve is the most widely used idle speed control device in the world.
It is used for the opening of the bypass air passage of the automobile electronic injection system
to adjust the bypass air volume so that the engine speed reaches the required target value.
There is a coil in the valve that can be opened and closed to adjust the air flow.
Application of idle speed control valve
When the engine is cold, the temperature is low, the friction resistance is large,
and the warm-up time is long.
The function of the air valve is to provide additional air to the engine
through the air valve when the engine starts at low temperature.
Keep the engine idling and running stably, so that the engine can be warmed up quickly after starting,
thereby shortening the warm-up time.
After the engine is warmed up, the air flowing through the air valve is cut off,
and the air sucked in by the engine is supplied by the bypass passage of the throttle body.
When the air control valve is not working properly, all of these will cause your car to run rough,
low fuel consumption, or not run at all.
This makes it important to maintain good working conditions.
When the idle speed control valve fails, it may cause various problems for the vehicle,
and in some cases may even make it impossible.
Usually, a malfunctioning idle speed control valve produces symptoms
that are noticeable enough for the driver to quickly realize that there is a problem.
If your vehicle is experiencing any of the above symptoms, or you suspect
that there may be a problem with your idle speed control valve,
Please have a professional technician diagnose the vehicle to determine
whether the idle speed control valve needs to be replaced.
Regular maintenance can help maintenance technicians find problems with air control valves as early as possible and prevent further damage.
