Idle Air Control Valve
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2002 Kia Sportage, 2002 Kia Spectra, 2002 Kia Sedona, 2002 Kia Rio, and 2002 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Only component testing procedure is covered. For Idle Air Control (IAC) valve system and circuit testing procedure, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
Turn ignition off. Disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) valve 3-pin harness connector for Optima & Magentis (Canadian), Rio, Spectra and Sportage, and 6-pin harness connector for Sedona. For IAC valve location, see Figure-Figure . Check resistance between IAC valve terminals. For IAC valve terminal identification and resistance specification. See Fig 1. See IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE RESISTANCES table. If resistances are not as specified, replace IAC valve. For IAC valve removal and installation, see IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article.
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE RESISTANCES
| Measure Between Terminals No. | (1) Resistance - Ohms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima & Magentis (Canadian) | ||||
| 1 & 2 | 17-18 | |||
| 2 & 3 | 15-16 | |||
| Rio | ||||
| 1 & 2 | 16.5-18.5 | |||
| 2 & 3 | 14.5-16.5 | |||
| Sedona | ||||
| 1 & 2 | 29-38 | |||
| 2 & 3 | 29-38 | |||
| 4 & 5 | 29-38 | |||
| 5 & 6 | 29-38 | |||
| Spectra | ||||
| 1 & 2 | 16.5-18.5 | |||
| 2 & 3) | 14.5-16.5 | |||
| Sportage | ||||
| 1 & 2 | 16.5-18.5 | |||
| 2 & 3 | 14.5-16.5 | |||
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