Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve

NOTE: IAC valve is located on side of throttle body, near throttle position sensor. See Fig 1.

Listen for clicking sound at IAC valve immediately after engine is shut off. If no clicking sound is heard, check IAC valve resistance and operation.

To test IAC valve resistance, ensure ignition is off. Disconnect electrical connector from IAC valve. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between specified terminals. See IAC VALVE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 1. Replace IAC valve if resistance is not within specification.

IAC VALVE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminals

Ohms

B1 To S1 & S3

Cold ⁽¹⁾

15-25

Hot ⁽²⁾

20-30

B2 To S2 & S4

Cold ⁽¹⁾

15-25

Hot ⁽²⁾

20-30

⁽¹⁾	Cold is with temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).

⁽²⁾	Hot is with temperature of 122-212°F (50-100°C).

To test IAC valve operation, remove IAC valve. Apply battery voltage to terminals B1 and B2. See Fig 2. Repeatedly ground terminals in sequence, and ensure IAC valve closes and opens. See IAC VALVE GROUNDING SEQUENCE table. See Fig 2. Replace IAC valve if defective.

IAC VALVE GROUNDING SEQUENCE

Application	Terminal Grounding Sequence
To Close IAC Valve	S1-S2-S3-S4-S1
To Open IAC Valve	S4-S3-S2-S1-S4

If IAC valve resistance is within specification and IAC valve operates correctly, check wiring between Engine Control Module (ECM) and IAC valve. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
ECM is located above glove box, near passenger's side of instrument panel.

Fig 1: Locating IAC Valve & Identifying IAC Valve Terminals

Fig 2: Testing IAC Valve Operation