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Carb cleaner to IAC???

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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Is it safe to use carb cleaner on my IAC valve?
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Yep, it's the solvent of choice for cleaning it, too.
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Yes, I recently did that and it worked great!
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Yea carb cleaner is reccomended for cleaning the IAC.
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Default RE: Carb cleaner to IAC???

WD-40 will work if you dont have any , those both clean and draw out moisture.
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Or you could use MAF sensor cleaner as well...It evaporates alot faster and doesn't leave residue. Me personally I use Q-tips.
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