How To Replace Idle Air Control Valve 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre

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The idle air control valve keeps your vehicle's engine idling when the throttle is closed. Signs of a failing IAC valve include a surging idle, and stalling engine. This video shows you how to install a new idle air control valve on your 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre.

This repair was done on a 2004 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2000 Buick LeSabre
2001 Buick LeSabre
2002 Buick LeSabre
2003 Buick LeSabre
2004 Buick LeSabre
2005 Buick LeSabre

Tools you will need:
• T20 Driver
• White Grease

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[bradh]

It would be good if you address the symptoms that this is for at the beginning of the video for those of us who are trying to diagnose.

[jaareda]

What was the reason you changed this idle air valve?

[RHewlett]

Do you have a video iac replacement for 2006 Buick lacrosse?

[rolandorios]

You are the best, thank you so much for the advice!

[vernturnquist]

Do exactly what he says here and don’t break off the old bolts into the screw holes

[Brian-fosh]

I have a ‘96 LeSabre with the 3.8. When installing he IAC valve, does it have to be adjusted to a certain length before installing or does it adjust itself? Thanks.

[dreabeing]

02 buick lesabre starts cant drive without ac on now can't drive have to start with a jump. Brand new 1000 battery. What do I checkM

[vernturnquist]

Where. Did. You. Get. The. New. Screws. Can’t get them with any part