No Idle in Cold Weather

[paulW]

Not sure if it is something as simple as my IACV freezing up, but I've had no idle for the last few mornings in this frost.

Same on MEMS as on the Emerald...

Is there any instructions on how to get this IACV off and how to clean\test it?

Thanks.

[alicrozier]

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/IACV

S1
Removal is a simple process and takes less than five minutes. It is held in place by two t20 torx screws although a 3mm allen key will also fit. The lower bolt is slightly harder to get at although easy when the IACV is disconnected from the loom. When removed it may be sooty and should be cleaned with carburettor cleaner.

[paulW]

That will be this then...

iacv.jpg

Was very sooty in there, just need to clean out the hoses, and then I'll try the coolant sensor test.

Thanks, Ali.

Paul

[paulW]

cleaned it out the best I could with a bit of tissue

However, it is at least idling now, will give it a proper clean out when I get home.

Was a bit of moisture in there, with a lot of soot, so can't imagine that helped.

Thanks again.