IAC valve location needed. It's the 3.4L engine (z34).
Feb 5, 2021 at 11:13 AM
Where is the idle air control valve (IAC) located?
1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
MRMOORE1985
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STEVE W.
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It is mounted on the side of the throttle body next to the throttle position sensor.
If you are replacing it you will want to measure how far out the pintle is. It should be no farther than 28 mm. I normally compress them a bit and let the system reset the distance after the passages are cleaned.
If you are replacing it you will want to measure how far out the pintle is. It should be no farther than 28 mm. I normally compress them a bit and let the system reset the distance after the passages are cleaned.
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Feb 5, 2021 at 2:08 PM
On top, in this case. My TPS is on the bottom, so that was it.
Feb 5, 2021 at 2:20 PM
STEVE W.
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What is the issue you are having with it?
Feb 5, 2021 at 2:40 PM
Usual symptoms.... Rough idle, SES light, etc.
Feb 5, 2021 at 2:46 PM
STEVE W.
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What are the codes?
Feb 5, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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Here is a guide to help you get the codes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Please run down this guide and report back.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Please run down this guide and report back.
Mar 4, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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