cleaning my IAC

LETHL 1 · Jun 30, 2013

So some of you may already know i need to clean my IAC because the idle hangs at times. But like i have said before i am not good with cars and any help would be appreciated! (pictures would be great)

1997GT4.6 · Jul 1, 2013

Easiest thing to do. Remove it using basic hand tools, spray the holes with Carb Cleaner. Let it dry. Put it back on and good to go. Can't be more specific since mines a 4V motor. I would make a restrictor plate if I were you, I used a 9/32 drill bit. Google it and you will find tons of info.

Ferocious · Jul 1, 2013

Or you can just buy one of my IAC's since I have like 2 spare ones lol

LETHL 1 · Jul 1, 2013

1997GT4.6 said:
Easiest thing to do. Remove it using basic hand tools, spray the holes with Carb Cleaner. Let it dry. Put it back on and good to go. Can't be more specific since mines a 4V motor. I would make a restrictor plate if I were you, I used a 9/32 drill bit. Google it and you will find tons of info.

ive looked it up and ive seen one guy use wd-40 would that work to?

Slykin · Jul 1, 2013

I'm no expert on it, but I'd think WD-40 would leave a residue on it.

joekd · Jul 1, 2013

Why would you use wd-40 when carb cleaner is so damn cheap?

ttocs · Jul 1, 2013

I would have to think that it will collect dust/dirt and lead to a failure later.

1997GT4.6 · Jul 1, 2013

f8l 97 said:
ive looked it up and ive seen one guy use wd-40 would that work to?

I've never tried that and wouldn't as I also believe it would leave a little residue that might just stop it from working after a few days. Just use carb cleaner, its useful for many other things as well such as mouthwash

Tally_4.6 · Jul 1, 2013

Ferocious said:
Or you can just buy one of my IAC's since I have like 2 spare ones lol

I'll buy your newest one, got a gasket too?

MustangChris · Jul 2, 2013

ford service manual states you can not clean the IAC, just sayin'....

anyways, heres your IAC....

simply unplug it, remove the two mounting screws, and replace it.

you can get a gasket from ford for a few cents...

1997GT4.6 · Jul 2, 2013

Oh wait the OP has a 4v??

Shoot my bad, if I would have known I would have been more accurate.

Regardless if the manual says you can't, you still can lol. I did it and it got rid of all the gunk, coupled with a restrictor plate it works flawlessly.