Dec 8, 2004 · As the ICV gets old, it doesn't react as fast enough to the input signal and may not open fast enough or on command which can cause stalling. The ICV can only move enough air to keep the engine running without any additional load (i.e. the car being in gear).

May 15, 2006 · In my car the ICV seems to be located in a different place than yours. It's not below the intake manifold. It's farther to the back, near the oil level dipstick, just as TC535 explained. Check picture 24 on page 130-16 of the Bentley manual. My car is a 1993 318is (Euro version). I can remove it without taking out the intake manifold.

Sep 20, 2005 · You can see the valve opening by removing the ICV from the hoses and keeping the electrical connection tothe ICV. My ICV closes when the ignition is turned on (engine off). So I bought a new ICV and it does the same thinhg! Waste of money. the car still idles a bit rough. Why did the ICV test instructions fail? the ICV ohms out fine.

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Jun 26, 2010 · the PO of my car adjusted the "idle" screw to make the car idle up due to other problems. once i fixed those, i brought the idle back down. since it was messed up, i played with the adjustment some. i could turn it just enough to change the TPS and the car would start to surge, turn the idle back down to close/open ( dont know if it is closed ...

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Apr 19, 2007 · The car switches to decel mode and won't open the ICV until the rpms are falling at a certain rate, past a certain rpm point. If revs are staying high during shifting, I'd check the throttle cable and make sure it moves freely, check to make sure that nothing is rubbing on the the throttle body/cable junction piece thingamajiggy, and the ...

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Feb 28, 2005 · Did a little maintanance today and figuered I'd make a little write up since so many people asking how to clean/ or replace their ICV. Replacing or cleaning the “Idle Control Valve” (ICV) on an e36 M3 (OBD1 S50 Engine) Tools Required:-Small/Medium Flathead Screwdriver-10mm Socket-11mm Socket-13mm Socket-Flex Socket Adapter-Socket Extensions