Ho-to on cleaning IAC valve??? - Honda-Acura.net

5.4ever · 10-19-09, 05:24 PM

Anyone have a how to or just a simple step by step to cleaning the IAC valve, its for a 98 accord, V6, Thanks

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halcyon · 10-22-09, 11:26 AM

I'm not sure about the honda, but everyone in the F150 Lightning comunity uses carb cleaner and Q-tips on their's.

I had to clean the IAC in my Lightning almost every week due to rough idle at startup so I just replaced the stupid thing for under $100 and have not had to clean it agian in the last 3 years, so maybe just repalce it?

accord_raffi · 11-09-09, 03:36 PM

I'm not sure where it is on the V6 exactly, but it should be right at the throttle body and held in by 2 bolts. Once you've got it out, just use carb/throttle cleaner like previously stated on the screen. It should go from black (if it's really dirty) to snow white. I used a cue tip, too.

Just remember to remove the gaskets from the iacv so that they don't get swollen or anything from the spray, and also let the iacv dry a little before reinstalling.

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10-22-09, 11:26 AM	#2
halcyon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	I'm not sure about the honda, but everyone in the F150 Lightning comunity uses carb cleaner and Q-tips on their's. I had to clean the IAC in my Lightning almost every week due to rough idle at startup so I just replaced the stupid thing for under $100 and have not had to clean it agian in the last 3 years, so maybe just repalce it?

11-09-09, 03:36 PM	#3
accord_raffi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	I'm not sure where it is on the V6 exactly, but it should be right at the throttle body and held in by 2 bolts. Once you've got it out, just use carb/throttle cleaner like previously stated on the screen. It should go from black (if it's really dirty) to snow white. I used a cue tip, too. Just remember to remove the gaskets from the iacv so that they don't get swollen or anything from the spray, and also let the iacv dry a little before reinstalling.