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Old 06-07-2009, 09:18 PM
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Hello,

I have a 98, and would like to clean the IAC. I found the EGR cleanup how-to, but nothing on the IAC.

Where do I find this item? Ive seached enough to see how to do it for the most part, my key is knowing where it is.

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Old 06-07-2009, 10:40 PM
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Idle Air Control Valve.... hmm... check on the side of your throttle body. From a quick google image search most are in generally the same spot. Couldn't find one on a Blazer, but heres a Camaro, so same car company...
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Old 06-08-2009, 06:57 AM
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Oh, OK. Thanks. It seemed that they were all more or less the same,but it was tough to tell. Ill do some digging this weekend - I know Ive never cleaned it before!

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The image posted above shows an almost (if not) identical IAC valve. It is located on the driver side, rear of the throttle body pointing towards the passenger side.
 
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*flex* What can I say... I'm just that good.
 
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What type of cleaning solvent are you guys using?
 
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I use CRC sensor safe throttle body cleaner.
 
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Awesome post, I had the exact same questions! Thanks jhzr2 and you 2 guys that answered!!!
 
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just get a can of brake cleaner and your wifes toothbrush. remove iac,scrub and clean it with cleaner,reinstall and smile.
 
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Would the spray type seafoam work? or is that not sensor safe? i just threw my bottle away so i cant check.

And that spray seafoam is amazing. i used it to clean the TB and it turned the heavy carbon into soup.
 

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