Can a bad idle air control valve cause stalling?
When the idle air control valve fails, it inhibits the flow of air through the engine. When the car can’t receive air, it leads to engine stalling. The severity of this symptom can range from occasional stalling at first, to stalling immediately after ignition.
Why does my Subaru idle rough?
The most common reasons a Subaru Outback has rough idle are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.
What can I clean my idle air control valve with?
Products for Cleaning an Idle Air Control Valve
- 3M Intake System Cleaner Kit.
- ATP Intake Blast Complete Intake Cleaner.
- CRC Throttle Body and Air Intake Cleaner.
- Berkebile Oil 2 + 2 Air Intake Cleaner.
- Berryman B-12 Chemtool Fuel Injector Cleaner.
- WD-40 – 300134 Specialist Carb/Throttle Body and Parts Cleaner.
What can I use to clean my IAC valve?
Can a car drive without a idle control valve?
Because there is no physical connection, idle control can be achieved by manipulating the throttle position, so no idle control valve is needed. The TPS uses two independent sensors, similarly to the pedal.
Can a bad idle air control valve cause white smoke?
If you hold gas at normal idle and let it warm up it will stay running at 400 rpm. And it will throw light white smoke from time to time that doesn’t smell like coolant. Any help is welcome.