Where is the idle control valve on a Ford Focus?

Locate the idle air control valve attached to the throttle body of your Ford Focus. The valve is a cylindrical component, made out of aluminum, between 2 and 3 inches in length. It has an electrical connector in one end and is mounted close to the throttle body with two bolts.

Where is the idle valve control?

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The idle air control (IAC) valve is located on the throttle body of fuel-injected engines, where it works with the vehicle’s ECU to electrically regulate airflow to the engine to ensure smooth idling.

Where is the idle air control valve located?

The IAC (idle air control ) is mounted on the throttle body. Ask Your Own Ford Question Customerreply replied 11 years ago

When to replace idle control motor in Ford?

Fords are designed to operate with the resistance in the solenoid in a range between 7.0 to 13.0 ohms. If the resistance is outside that range, the idle control motor needs to be replaced.

Can a bad idle control valve cause stalling?

This is controlled by the engine’s computer. Sometimes parts go bad, which results in your car idling strangely or stalling. Check to see if your idle control valve is functioning properly before attempting to replace it. Look for a high engine idle. A common symptom of a faulty idle control valve can be a high idle.

Why is my idle control not working on my car?

If the idle has not changed at all, it’s likely because your idle control motor has not been functioning. If the idle control motor was working, disconnecting it should have created a difference in the engine’s idle. This test confirms there’s an issue with the idle control motor, but not what the issue may be.

When to replace a focus idle air control valve?

If you’re experiencing fast deceleration after taking your foot off the petal, low RPMs or an embarrassing backfire from the tailpipe, airflow into the engine is being blocked by dirt or carbon. AutoZone’s helpful staff provides trustworthy advice to get you the right Focus IAC valve for a quick replacement job.

The IAC (idle air control ) is mounted on the throttle body. Ask Your Own Ford Question Customerreply replied 11 years ago

What causes a focus to stall at idle?

It tells the PCM (Powertrain Control Module- the car’s electronic brain) how much air the engine is ingesting. The most common cause of stalling and poor idling, as has already been stated, are vacuum leaks and the PCV hose is a common source on the Focus.

Why does my focus engine shake at idle?

About 2 weeks ago my idle has gone to crap, the rpms will dip very very low when at idle and my engine literally shakes because of it and will stale at times. If i apply a bit of throttle it will smooth out and run ok..