Hey Guys,

I have been trying to chase down a classic case of SSS on my W124 recently and while testing every component I can get my hands on, I have discovered that the ICV is not getting any juice.

I tested it with the plug attached, just pried back a touch, and found exactly 0mA. I know that I should be looking for 600-700mA. I checked the fuses in the OVP (good) then swapped it out for a known good OVP (same result).

The real nail in the coffin is: The idle doesn't change at all when I disconnect the ICV. (Should increase, right?)

Where is the fault here? Am I looking at bad wiring? (Do not tell me my computer is toast!)

Just for background info: My version of SSS is that the car sometimes stalls as you're approaching a stop or turn, but it happens right when the tranny shifts down from second to first. I know this is exact point because sometimes the computer catches it and revs the engine slightly when you feel the 2-to-1 shift and it doesn't stall.

I've also recently had problems with running the A/C at a stop; the idle drops dangerously low.

Any advice?

Thanks!

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