Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Description and Operation

The Idle Air Control valve (IAC valve):
- is used to control engine idle speed (rpm).
- is mounted on the throttle body, upper intake manifold or the throttle body adapter (depending upon application).
- allows air to bypass the throttle plate. The amount of air allowed to bypass is determined by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and controlled by a duty cycle signal.