Depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the location of the idle air control valve and the steps to clean it may vary. Consult the owner's manual for a diagram showing the location.

Idle problems can often, but not always, stem from a failing or clogged idle air control valve, a small part adjacent to the throttle body that does exactly what its name indicates. Fortunately ...

The most common culprit is carbon buildup on the throttle body, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and idle air control (IAC ... to a shop manual to find the location of your EGR valve.

The idle air control valve (IACV) is a device attached to the throttle body that helps keep the engine of a vehicle running without throttle input, such as when the car is idling in traffic or parked ...