swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Hi all,
Last 2-3 weeks my cars been spluttering quite bad at low idle and waving between 500-1800RPM but once the revs go past 1800RPM(ish) it's fine so assuming it's the ICV.
Whats the best way of cleaning and maintaining them as would rather try that first before dishing out for a new one!
It's the X18XE1 engine.
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DaveB
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Registered: 29th Dec 00
Location: Huddersfield
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remove and bath in WD40/carb cleaner.
or if you cba to remove it, put a teaspoon of clean engine oil down the pipe that goes into it.
Best thing is to remove it though.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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I had very similar problems. I did replace the IACV which made no difference. I then cleaned the breathes pipes out which were blocked and the throttle body including butterfly. Has been fine ever since!
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Ah ok think i'll try all them to be honest. I'll whip the TB of tomoz and soak it in WD-40 and clean the pipes out.
Cheers all 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Carb cleaner from Halfords would be better tbh.
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