Idle air control valve (iacv)
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Repairs › Idle air control valve (iacv)
Engine management system - MEMSIdle air control valve (iacv)
Refit
- Position ECM and connect 2 multiplugs.
- Locate ECM on mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Ensure mounting rubbers are correctly located in mounting bracket.
- Fit and tighten bolt securing ECM to mounting bracket to 10 Nm.
- Connect battery earth lead.
NOTE: If a new ECM has been fitted, the ECM will need to be programmed with the code from the anti-theft security unit using TestBook, before the engine can be started.
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV)
Service repair no - 18.30.05
Remove
- Remove air cleaner. See this section.
- Disconnect air bypass hose from throttle body and position aside.
- Disconnect multiplug from IACV.
- Remove 2 screws securing IACV to inlet manifold.
- Remove IACV from inlet manifold.
- Remove and discard ’O’ ring from IACV.
Refit
- Clean mating faces of IACV and inlet manifold.
- Lubricate new ’O’ ring with silicone grease and fit to IACV.
- Fit IACV to inlet manifold. Fit screws and tighten to 7 Nm.
- Connect multiplug to IACV.
- Connect air bypass hose to throttle body.
- Fit air cleaner. See this section.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Mini Mini 1996 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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