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Old 05 March 2012, 09:57 AM
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Hi All,

Car was cutting out on start up (and at random points over last couple of days) called AA this morning and he cleaned the idle control valve and it seems to be running fine now (went for longish drive and no probs).

1. Should i regularly do this ?

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2. Should I replace, where can I source ?

Also is this a common thing as im paranoid that it is not the root cause.

All the best,

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It can get dirty from time to time and need a good clean using carbon cleaner. Rough idle and low or high revs on tick over are the normal signs that icv needs attention.


they are pretty expensive to replace.
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Many Thanks, that's exactly what I was experiencing.

Will get some carbon cleaner and clean every now and again
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Sorry to be a div - is this the stuff ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294
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Go to a local car parts place or even halfords will sell carb cleaner
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Would the stuff in the link do or any others you would recommend on Amazon, live out in sticks and lazy today
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Originally Posted by jeffmoses
Would the stuff in the link do or any others you would recommend on Amazon, live out in sticks and lazy today
This would be better as its a bit more aggresive in removing carbon deposits and tarnish - just keep it away from your paintwork.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wynns-Air-In...0978460&sr=1-3


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Many Thanks, Ordered
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