Idle control valve can i remove it?

[Taggy]

My idle control valve is doing my head in, its making this really anoying "bipping" sound, i noticed when i unplug the valve it stops. I also noticed it seems to make no difference to the idle of my car, which leads me to ask if i actually need it?

[russ78]

Have u took it apart and give it a good clean ?

[Taggy]

I have taken one apart previously, they are delicate as hell inside and don't go back together well from experience.Tried brake cleaner in it but to no avail.

[AdamB]

From what I've seen they make very little difference.

[russ78]

I have taken one apart previously, they are delicate as hell inside and don't go back together well from experience.Tried brake cleaner in it but to no avail.

tis very fiddly but does make a difference mine was filthy inside its just the thin membrane type piece inside thats super delicate

[RobSR]

My motto is if it runs fine without it, get rid of it. especially if your putting the car on a diet!

[Taggy]

My motto is if it runs fine without it, get rid of it. especially if your putting the car on a diet!

[mikey4410]

hmm,there easy to clean out whilst being careful.

and easy to pop back together,never had an issue rebuilding them (done 3)

and they always make a difference when cleaned out.

would wait and see what others say before you remove the unit

[JayJ]

I changed my ICV and high idle problems have been gone since.

Valve was leaking all the time, because the copper thing was totally gone.

http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/69586-high-idle/?p=893270

Edit: also tried to block off the valve, but car was too jerky to drive as the idle dropped too much in some occasions with auxiliaries.

Edited October 10, 2013 by JayJ