Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve: Procedures
CAUTION: The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve CANNOT be cleaned unless removed from the engine.
CAUTION: Do not clean black plastic IAC valves. Use only specified cleaner. Do not spray directly on throttle plate or use any type of scrubbing
method. Do not run engines of vehicles with mass airflow sensors during cleaning.
Cleanable/Non-Cleanable Idle Air Control Valves
RECOMMENDED CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Ensure IAC valve is operating properly.
2. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect fuel charging wiring connector from IAC valve.
4. Connect Rotunda Air Bypass Actuator 113-00009 and Injector Tester/Cleaner 113-00001 or equivalent.
5. Start the actuator. Do not start engines of vehicles equipped with mass airflow sensors.
6. Spray Carburetor Tune-Up Cleaner D9AZ-19579-BA (ESR-M14P9-A) or equivalent into IAC valve passage for five seconds while actuator is
operating.
7. Turn the actuator off. Allow solvent to soak for 15 minutes.
8. Turn actuator on.
9. Spray carburetor cleaner into IAC valve passage for no more than six seconds.
10. Turn actuator off.
11. Install air cleaner outlet tube. Start actuator and engine and run engine for one minute to dry out solvent residue.
12. Disconnect actuator from IAC valve. Connect fuel charging wiring connector to IAC valve.
13. Start engine and check for normal operation.
