How to Replace an Idle Control Valve
Idle Control Valve Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for the specific location of your OBDI or OBDII connection. 2 Turn your key to the ON position so that the scanner can receive the code(s). 3 Plug your scan tool into the OBD connection, turn on the scan tool and select the appropriate steps to read the code. 4 Refer to a vehicle specific repair guide for resistance specifications for your engines idle control valve. If the resistance is out of specifications, the TPS must be replaced. 5 Locate the idle control valve. 6 Disconnect the idle control valve from its mounting point and wiring harness. 7 Install a new idle control valve along with a new gasket. Clean the mounting surfaces of the old gasket prior to installation. 8 Erase...