Car runs like crap after ICAV cleaning - Acura Forum

opent024 · 01-24-07, 10:07 PM

Today I cleaned my ICAV for the second time. I have an ongoing issue with my warm idle, so I decided to make sure this part was perfect. I used carb cleaner and I made sure it was dry after letting it sit upside down for about half an hour. Now my idle is even shittier than before, when I rev the engine the rpms fall afterward to 400-500 rpms and then slowly ease back up to a rough ~700. Keep in mind I have tested my primary coil to be out of spec (its reading 1 ohm ) and I do have a pretty major coolant leak on the top seal of my radiator. Any ideas what I could have screwed up?

I Go To Costco · 01-24-07, 10:41 PM

You probably forgot to lube the IACV. I only did it once, and I'm not sure what you use to lube it with, but I used some sewing machine oil and it worked fine.

opent024 · 01-24-07, 10:44 PM

Yeah, didn't lube it, but I havent read anywhere that you are supposed to... Where do I apply?

I Go To Costco · 01-24-07, 11:07 PM

I believe you spray it right into the IACV. The thing is, I don't know what you're supposed to lube it with. If you use WD-40 it will evaporate. I tried to look, but no success. Anyone?

S2K2K4 · 01-25-07, 12:17 AM

I've never heard of lubing the IACV, I didn't and mine ran fine. Try replacing the coil that you know is bad so you can rule that out. It might just be that getting worse.

kmj1268 · 06-29-09, 09:56 PM

Lubing the IACV..... never heard of that.
I just did mine today and my car runs great.
Before it was bouncing up and down between 1K and 2.2K RPMS.
Now with the air off it idles at 500RPM, if the air is on it goes up to just under 1K to compensate for the compressor running. I didnt lube anything. I would check to make sure you sealed up all your lines good (ensure the clamps are positioned at the fitting). good luck....