Where is the idle control valve on a Subaru Outback?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Ride of the Month Challenge! My 2000 Outbback has had this problem several times where the idle stays at around 1300 RPM. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as the idle air control valve that is screwed to the top of the engine.
What kind of air control does a Subaru Outback have?
That is a Subaru IACV, but it is for the earlier style induction system with a MAF. The ’00 Outback has the speed-density MAP based setup with the IACV mounted on top of the throttle body. Thanks for all your interest.
Why does my outbback engine idle at 1300 rpm?
My 2000 Outbback has had this problem several times where the idle stays at around 1300 RPM. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as the idle air control valve that is screwed to the top of the engine. He called a dealer and found the part costs almost $400 new, so he cleaned it and presto, the idle dropped to normal.
What to do about high idle air control valve?
He called a dealer and found the part costs almost $400 new, so he cleaned it and presto, the idle dropped to normal. He also mentioned that it was the same as some GM Idle air control valves. Some months later, the high idle problem happened again.
What is the idle air control valve on a Subaru?
The idle air control valve (IACV) is similar on other other types of subarus with the same engine. Loading…
How to change and clean an idle air control valve?
How to change and clean an idle air control valve on a 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback. This car is equipped with an EJ25 4 cylinder boxer engine. The idle air control valve (IACV) is similar on other other types of subarus with the same engine. Loading…
Which is the idle air control solenoid valve?
See below. What Is The IACV? The IACV is the “Idle Air Control Valve,” or more fully, the “Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve.” The IACV directly affects idle conditions, RPM in particular. On cold starts, the IACV sends rpm’s higher than on a warm start. Irregular idle conditions may be the result of a dirty IACV sensor.
Why is my IACV idle all the time?
Irregular idle conditions may be the result of a dirty IACV sensor. Limited discussion of the IACV is covered on page 36 of the DOHC Engine service manual (at least for the 2002 MY). Where Is The IACV?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Ride of the Month Challenge! My 2000 Outbback has had this problem several times where the idle stays at around 1300 RPM. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as the idle air control valve that is screwed to the top of the engine.
That is a Subaru IACV, but it is for the earlier style induction system with a MAF. The ’00 Outback has the speed-density MAP based setup with the IACV mounted on top of the throttle body. Thanks for all your interest.
My 2000 Outbback has had this problem several times where the idle stays at around 1300 RPM. A mechanic diagnosed the problem as the idle air control valve that is screwed to the top of the engine. He called a dealer and found the part costs almost $400 new, so he cleaned it and presto, the idle dropped to normal.
Can a faulty idle air control cause a problem?
A faulty idle air control (IAC) valve can cause a number of problems with your vehicle: 1. Incorrect idle speed: An IAC valve that sticks in the closed position will create an idle speed that’s too low.