What is the Function of an Idle Air Control Valve?
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Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) is powered by the ignition switch. As soon as the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the IACV is energized, and the engine control unit (ECU) controls its grounding circuit. When the engine's operating parameters deviate from normal values, the valve is used to adjust the idle speed. It regulates the opening of the bypass air passage in the automotive electronic fuel injection system, thereby controlling the bypass air volume to achieve the desired target engine speed. Below is the structural principle of the idle air control valve: 1. It consists of a rotor made of permanent magnets, a stator composed of excitation coils, and components like a feed screw that converts rotary motion into linear motion and a valve. 2. It utilizes the step signal provided by the system for conversion control, allowing the rotor to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This movement causes the valve core (screw) to extend or retract, adjusting the cross-section of the bypass air passage to stabilize idle speed and achieve the ideal idle RPM.