Where is the IAC and how do I clean it?

2002 SATURN SL1

142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

ORTREVINO

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I just asked a question about high rpm's and you suggested that I clean out the idle air control valve, and you tell me were that is located, and how do I test the throttle position,

Apr 15, 2010 at 5:07 PM

DANNY L

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here are two tutorials showing how to clean and replace the idle air control valve:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace the idle air control valve and the throttle position sensor on your car including their location. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Jul 15, 2021 at 10:45 PM