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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: bingbill on September 25, 2010, 04:17:30 PM

Title: idle control valve
Post by: bingbill on September 25, 2010, 04:17:30 PM

I have a 92 sidekick. I was blowing fuses, when I unplugged the ICV it stopped blowing them. Ran good for 2 months. Now the idle stays around 1500, sometimes drops to 1100, sometimes stays around 1800. Is it the valve? Can I use a used one? $330 bucks is a bit steep for a valve. Help!

Title: Re: idle control valve
Post by: da_tub on September 25, 2010, 07:16:59 PM

have u tried cleaning it?

Title: Re: idle control valve
Post by: Rhinoman on September 27, 2010, 04:27:55 AM

Measure the resistance of the coil in the ICV, from memory it should be around 60 Ohms. If it looks OK then you may have a grounding problem or a faulty ECU.

Title: Re: idle control valve
Post by: bingbill on September 29, 2010, 09:36:08 AM

Thanks!! First, how do I clean it, and how do I ground it? Not very good at mech stuff!!

Title: Re: idle control valve
Post by: bentparts on September 30, 2010, 06:24:21 PM

There should be some kind of ground lead from the valve or the valve case itself could act as a ground. You might want to check Ack's Fac's for info and maybe a glance at a manual. Electrical Parts Cleaner for electrics, I perfer CRC, and Brake parts Cleaner for just about everything else. House brand will do. Don't get either in yours eyes, or on your skin if you care about it.