IAC cleaning question
04-19-2004, 12:08 AM
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Car: '88
Engine: 305tpi
Transmission: t-5
IAC cleaning question
How does the pintle come out? Do I just pull really hard, or is there a trick to it?
04-19-2004, 12:09 PM
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An easy, but potentially risky way of removing it is to remove the connector, unscrew the IAC from the throttle body, reconnect the electrical connector, and place the connector into a plastic bag with the pintle pointing toward the bottom of the bag. Install a jumper between the 'A' and 'B' terminals of the ALDL, tunr the ignition ON (but DO NOT start the engine), and allow about 10-20 seconds for the IAC to fully extend and drop the pintle.
That sometimes doesn't work if the pintle is really dirty or the spring is weak. There is also a risk of losing some of the parts if the catch bag is not secure. Rocking it back and forth while lightly pulling is a good method, since you have to install it in a similar manner, and will get practice by removing it that way.
That sometimes doesn't work if the pintle is really dirty or the spring is weak. There is also a risk of losing some of the parts if the catch bag is not secure. Rocking it back and forth while lightly pulling is a good method, since you have to install it in a similar manner, and will get practice by removing it that way.
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