Iac valve

[merkur]

Hey guys

i have a constant stalling problem on my 2002 ford focus zx5. I am told the iac valve may be clogged. We cleaned the maf sensor but stalling persists

my questions is: Where is the iac valve located?? How do you access it -from the top or the bottom of the vehicle ---what tools do i need to change it and can the valve be cleaned? Please let me know as the car stalls at every stop i make

thanks guys

jeff in atlanta

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[Magus2727]

Its on the intake manifold. back side about middle. Below the TB and when installed on the motor above the starter. Its a PITA to get to but I have found its best to go from the bottom. you have to do most of it by feel and don't have a whole lot of room to swing wrenches so is a little slow going to back out the I believe 10mm (two) bolts.

Their is a write up IIRC on the cleaning of this. think you basically just use Carb cleaner and some Que tips and let it dry then re-install. hardest part is putting the gasket back on since you cant really see what your doing.

[amc49]

If it stalls everytime you let motor fall to idle motor may be dead. Indicator would be problem showing up all at once, carbon buildup generally gets bad to worse.

[merkur]

HEY FOCUS ROOKIE

thanks for the info.. lol -- I moved from Chapel HIll to Atlanta. I miss it. whereabouts are you there?? Plan on revisiting soon

Jeff

[my_beautious_ZX3]

peruse this thread. Photos on page 3.

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=262990