Thread: Problem starting and what does the E.H.A. unit do?
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:23 PM
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Question Please where is the idle control valve - 1986 300E
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Originally Posted by pawoSD View Post
The ICV is the Idle Control Valve....if its malfunctioning the engine will either will not start or will stall. The rav4 in my sig has this issue and I don't want to pay $200 for a new one....so I've been "fixing" it when it happens.

I think you're on the right track by replacing the OVP...it can cause a lot of problems. If the ICV is not working right that could cause problems too.
This may sound dumb to mechanics - but please tell me - how does this Idle Control Valve look and where is it in an 1986 300E.
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