location of idle air control valve

1996 HONDA PRELUDE
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AFLOR080
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where is the location of the idle air control valve and would it be better to clean the valve or replace?
Jan 2, 2012 at 5:51 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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IF I PUNCHED IN THE RIGHT INFO--THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Idle-Air-Control-Valve/1996-Honda-Prelude/_/N-j5l5nZ9gsof?counter=0&filterByKeyWord=IAC&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=124271_0_0_

FOLLOW THE FRESH AIR/ AIR CLEANER HOSE---WHEN IT GETS TO THE METAL THROTTLE BODY---IT SHOULD BE RIGHT THERE CLOSE

LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE FINDING IT

THE MEDIC
Jan 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The part shown is correct. For 1996 model it should be at rear upper portion of intake manifold near to firewall.

If the MIL is not indicating, cleaning it should solve erratic idling problems.
Jan 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM
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