# 2002 Idle Air Control Valve

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-idle-air-control-valve/46604>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** explorer, ford\
**Created:** [March 25, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-idle-air-control-valve/46604 "2010-03-25T02:21:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Imortal2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3da27b/32.png) [@Imortal2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imortal2010)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-idle-air-control-valve/46604/1 "2010-03-25T02:21:43Z")

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After driving for 30+ minutes, when I restart the car it will not hold idle. If i simply disconnect the IAC connector and reconnect it the car starts up no problem. Do you think this is a ECM or wiring problem or should I just change or clean out the IAC

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**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-idle-air-control-valve/46604/2 "2010-03-25T02:28:12Z")

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The valve is getting stuck. It’s a common problem. (Next time, instead of disconnecting and reconnecting, tap the valve lightly with a wrench or something. I suspect that all the disconnecting is doing is jarring the valve.)  
You can clean it and it may be okay for a while. The replacement part is redesigned such that it is much less likely to get stuck. You may want to just go ahead and replace it.