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Idle Air Control Valve

The Idle air control valve, or IACV regulates the car's idle based on the coolant temperature. Target idle settings vs.

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Adapted from pgmfi.org wiki

The Idle air control valve, or IACV regulates the car's idle based on the coolant temperature.

  • Target idle settings vs. ECT: honda_EACV_target_idle.jpg

Note: this is ECU controlled and can be altered.

Troubleshooting & Repair

If you are experiencing a persistent Check Engine Light Code 14 or a very low/erratic idle, your ECU's internal driver circuit may be blown. See the IACV Circuit Fix - R58 & R59 guide for diagnostic steps and component repair details.

Credits and source

Source Adapted from Idle Air Control Valve on pgmfi.org wiki. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 1.0.