Hey guys, I did the throttle body cleaning about a year ago, but I'd like to clean the IAC valve, I found the write up in the stickies, but I was wondering if anyone had a pic of where exactly it is located? thanks

 

Right next to the TB, on the upper intake manifold. It's got 2 purple plugs on it.

 

yeah right behind the throttle body. I think it has 3 or 4 plugs going to it.
There's also a gasket that seals it to the intake manifold.

 

Its #11 in the pic below from the thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=365653

 

Now that's what I'm talkin about! Thanks.... once again, Blackcat! See you at the meet soon!

 

I'm going to try cleaning it tomorrow morning. I had planned to pick up a PCV valve after work but I had to order it instead. $17.99 for a PCV valve...

Note: $17.99 Cdn!

 

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=11810-00011
$8.61+s/h

 

Is an aftermarket PVC valve fine to use over an OEM?

 

NO ! Do not use aftermarket PVC, they tend not to be the right spec, I have seen issues with anything less then OEM. They are not that expensive, do it right the first time.

 

what does the pcv valve do?

and what does cleaning the iacv do?

thanks

 

please read the F.A.Q. thread

 

I didn't get a chance to clean the IACV but I did take a look to see its location and the bolts. There's this little bracket-thing in front of the bolt thats closest to the firewall. How do you get at that bolt? With an open end wrench?