Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old 09-29-2012, 02:29 AM
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today i took off the silver canister underneath the plastic cover that covers the throttle. when i put everything back together the car started idling at a higher rpm what could of i messed up and how do i fix it
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Old 09-29-2012, 03:14 AM
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that 'silver canister' is the Idle Air Control Valve...without it connected properly or at all, you'll have **** idle.
 
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ok thanks
 
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Old 09-30-2012, 01:46 PM
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Did you go back in there and what did you find


Picture of IAC that controls your idle.
 
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yeah i didnt plug the sensor in good enough
when i was putting it back together i kind of just shoved it on all i had to do was push it in a little more untill it clicked into place
 
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