Recent content by hitjoey

Removing IAC To remove the screws holding the IAC to the intake you need an impact driver. Sears has one for $25.00 or Snap-On for about $50.00. This is the smart way to do it, if not you'll strip you screws.

What's an IAC? IAC. Idle Air Control motor. Be careful those IAC screws strip out easy. Let the motor cool off.

idle I removed the TB and cleaned with parts cleaner/TB cleaner and a plastic brush.

rough idle fixed.... I can't say for sure if it will fix your problem. I cleaned both the Throttle Body and replaced the IAC valve at the same time. The stalling was so bad I needed to keep the RPM's up at all times. As of today the idle problem is still there but barely noticeable. Honestly...

you're crazy. What keeps you from driving that car off a cliff? I would shot myself or that car by now. Good luck.

rough idle. Fixed??? Cleaned my MAF, didn't help. Cleaned the IAC, made things worse. Cleaned the throttle body and replaced the IAC and it solved the problem. I sell parts wholesale so I get a great deal on parts, $87.00 for the IAC. I have an account that lets me borrow his tools. Next on my...

might work? I've got a good friend who's a tech by trade and he recommended to clean the MAF & idle air control valve. He said that cleaning both of them should solve the idle problem. My MIL light isn't on but the rough idle is still going...my mpg went to crap also. Damn Mazda!!!

rough idle I changed the plugs about two months ago.

rough idle I cleaned the egr and the rough idle is still there, but not near as bad.

rough idle My '03 ES (60,000 miles) was have a idling problem and it turned out to be a leak in the upper intake gasket. It helped, but I still have a small idling issue, seems to be the egr. I'm going to clean it tomorrow.