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Old 06-01-2010, 11:54 PM
brewtoo brewtoo is offline
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Originally Posted by lkchris View Post
Purpose of "idle control valve" is to provide extra air during cold starts.

Think it never functions once motor is warm.
The idle control valve operates all the time - at least when your foot is off the gas. It opens a bit when you put the auto trans in gear. It opens a bit when the AC compressor comes on.
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