Where is the idle valve located?

[Rofy]

Hi,

 

Got irregular idling, btw driving a Galant. So thinking of doing some cleaning on the intake. But not familiar with the engine parts, so could you all pls advise me on what and which parts to clean? Thks!!

[Saaber]

Clean inside the throttle thru' the throttle opening...

 

Come to the meetup and we will fill you in on the details....

[Dudemobile]

Hi,

 

I had the same problem (mine is a galant engine, but under hyundai). After trying all means ended up having to change the idle servo. It's a little gadget that controls the idling (right at the edge of the injector/carb thingy). Cleaning up might help though.

 

Damned I miss those purely mechanical cars. Just a screw drive on the idle screw and you're done.

[Rofy]

Thks for replying guys! When and where do u meet up usually?

 

Btw, just done some throttle butterfly cleaning. Helps a bit but idling is still not smooth. Actually encounter a few times that car engine died when stationay with foot brake down. I observe that rpm will dip sometimes whenever I step on the brake pedal, sometimes low enough to cut out the engine. So now always use the hand brake to hold car after I stop every time.

 

So is it something to do with the brakes vacuum pump? If not, what is it then?

[Saaber]

We meetup at the Bishan Golf Driving Range Every Friday from 9pm....More Info at the meetup folder

 

As for your car stalling problem....I believe it got to do with the vacuum pump....come to the meetup and we will see what is the problem....

[Vtim]

hi Rofy,

 

you can refer to my posting on the MCF meetup

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...t=130239#130239

[S2P2]

Hi Rofy

 

welcome!!

 

That is a common problems with Mit cars and it is the servo problem. Had mine changed last time. same problem, idling can be irregular, up and down then sometimes stalls. but after changing the servo, problem solved, but then sad to say came back 6 months later. finally sold the car........I had this problem, a friend with galant had this problem, heard from many they have this problem.

 

The servo is not very expensive but the damn trouble to change it that frequently is irritating....