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Idle Air Control Valve/Motor

Critical For Operation

Engine

Regulates the engine’s idle speed by controlling the amount of air entering the engine.

The idle air control valve adjusts the amount of air entering the engine at idle, maintaining a steady engine speed when the vehicle is not moving or during low-speed operation.

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Typical part cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Idle Air Control Valve/Motor is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Rough idling
Engine stalling
High idle speed
Low idle speed
Check engine light

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Idle Air Control Valve/Motor

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Clean Idle Air Control Valve/Motor

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Inspect Idle Air Control Valve/Motor

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Test Idle Air Control Valve/Motor

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