Honda Idle Air Control Valve
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Honda Idle Air Control Valve
So I'm undergoing a bit of a project here. I purchased Levnubbhin's B18 Blox manifold mated to the B6 flange. I'm going to be attempting to run the Honda TPS (it's a 3 wire) and I also want to try to get the IAC valve working as well. The Honda one is also only a two wire just like the B6.
Is there anything I need to be worried about when attaching the two wires from the NA harness to the Honda IAC valve? I've tried finding out some more information about it but I can't find anything.
Worst case scenario, I could install a switch to flip on when I am doing a cold start. Just wire the Honda one to power and switch the ground?
Ideally I want it to be automatic like it is right now (I only use the IAC for warmup, not for idle purposes since I have no AC, PS or a TPS right now).
What do you all think? Or is it not worth the effort and just delete the wires and the IAC.
The main reason I'm asking at this point in time is because I'm doing a minor wire tuck and if it's too much work to get the IAC working right, I'd rather not have to re-route that clip all the way around into the cabin and then back out through another grommet.
Is the Miata IAC a stepper motor or "on/off".... I do know it only has two wires going to it.
Is there anything I need to be worried about when attaching the two wires from the NA harness to the Honda IAC valve? I've tried finding out some more information about it but I can't find anything.
Worst case scenario, I could install a switch to flip on when I am doing a cold start. Just wire the Honda one to power and switch the ground?
Ideally I want it to be automatic like it is right now (I only use the IAC for warmup, not for idle purposes since I have no AC, PS or a TPS right now).
What do you all think? Or is it not worth the effort and just delete the wires and the IAC.
The main reason I'm asking at this point in time is because I'm doing a minor wire tuck and if it's too much work to get the IAC working right, I'd rather not have to re-route that clip all the way around into the cabin and then back out through another grommet.
Is the Miata IAC a stepper motor or "on/off".... I do know it only has two wires going to it.
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I'm fairly certain that modern Honda IAC valves are of the same basic design as that on the Miata; a solenoid valve which is PWM- controlled. So same electronics, different software settings. See if you can find an MSQ for whichever engine the valve came from, and copy those settings.
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success.
looks like you're correct. they use the same system with the pwm valve.
http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_arti...onda_acura.htm
Will my board need any modification Joe? It's a MS1 V3 board.
looks like you're correct. they use the same system with the pwm valve.
http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_arti...onda_acura.htm
IAC Valves
These Hondas all used a PWM IAC valve. This valve runs at a frequency around 500 Hz, so in MS1/Extra you will need to set the frequency to 20, while in MS2 Bowling & Grippo code you enter the number 500 directly. V3.57 boards need no modifications to control this valve, while V2.2 and V3.0 boards will need a TIP120 transistor, like the one included in our MK-PWMIAC mod kit.
These Hondas all used a PWM IAC valve. This valve runs at a frequency around 500 Hz, so in MS1/Extra you will need to set the frequency to 20, while in MS2 Bowling & Grippo code you enter the number 500 directly. V3.57 boards need no modifications to control this valve, while V2.2 and V3.0 boards will need a TIP120 transistor, like the one included in our MK-PWMIAC mod kit.
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If that "standard" build was Miata-specific, then yes. The TIP120 is not a part of the basic MS board, but it's a very common mod and is documented in the build manual as an option. If you post a picture of your board, we can say for certain.
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Very easy. In fact, I used a TPS from a B18B on my '92. I don't have the schematics on my phone, but it's very simple. One wire is Vref, one is ground, and one is signal. The fourth wire on a '90-'97 Miata TPS is a switch that does not get used with MS. The '99 and later Miatae have 3 wire TPSs and the Honda unit will wire up identically to these.
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Nice.
The throttle body I have is a B18 as well.
I don't have a pic of my board, but I'll assume that since my OEM IAC valve works right now that I have it. I PM'd wayne curr to ask. He is the one that built my board.
How hard was it to "calibrate" the TPS, or did yours just work right off the bat once you wired it in?
The Honda TPS's have break off bolts as OEM that I had to slot with a dremel to undo which makes me belive they are not designed to be "adjusted" on the throttle body itself?
The throttle body I have is a B18 as well.
I don't have a pic of my board, but I'll assume that since my OEM IAC valve works right now that I have it. I PM'd wayne curr to ask. He is the one that built my board.
How hard was it to "calibrate" the TPS, or did yours just work right off the bat once you wired it in?
The Honda TPS's have break off bolts as OEM that I had to slot with a dremel to undo which makes me belive they are not designed to be "adjusted" on the throttle body itself?
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Just as a note, be sure to double check your IAC valve. Honda has used a couple different styles of actual valves in the past. Back in my Honda days I retrofitted a manifold from a d16 onto a d17. Both used a 3 wire IAC, but they were different styles of valves and I fried a connection inside an AEM EMS. Not saying it won't work, just be aware of what could happen and check carefully. I hope you get it working and don't have any stray electricity trying to find a way out through your MS.
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I'm gonna say no on the switch. My knowledge may be flawed, but the way I understand it, those valves open and close rather rapidly or the stepper spins at a given speed based on whether the engine is surging, dying, whatever and is adjusted accordingly. I don't think it's just a valve that opens to a certain position and then closes when not needed.
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Sorry for the brevity of my previous replies. I'm finding that while my cool new phone is very handy for the purpose of surfing the web, trying to type long, scholarly responses on that tiny little keyboard is like driving finish nails with a sledge hammer.
Basically, I installed a B18 TPS onto a modified stock 1.6 Miata throttle body. The shaft adapter that I made allowed me to put the pin wherever I wanted it, so I roughed it in that way and then "fine tuned" it simply by rotating the TPS within the limits of the slots for the screws while reading it with a meter. IOW, pretty much the same way you'd do it on a normal, unmodified Honda.
If you meant calibrating the MS, once the TPS is mechanically set up within limits, you just run the MS's TPS CAL routine, follow the instructions on the screen, and it does the work for you.
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As for the IAC valve, I'm not sure why we're talking about switches, resistors, etc. The thing really needs to be PWM-driven, and I can't imagine why you wouldn't just use the MS for this. Apart from needing different parameters for drive frequency and the various DC limits and ballistics, it's exactly the same deal as a Miata IAC valve. +12 goes on one side, the other goes to the MS through the IDL circuit (with the TIP120 in it).
If you meant calibrating the MS, once the TPS is mechanically set up within limits, you just run the MS's TPS CAL routine, follow the instructions on the screen, and it does the work for you.
The Honda TPS's have break off bolts
As for the IAC valve, I'm not sure why we're talking about switches, resistors, etc. The thing really needs to be PWM-driven, and I can't imagine why you wouldn't just use the MS for this. Apart from needing different parameters for drive frequency and the various DC limits and ballistics, it's exactly the same deal as a Miata IAC valve. +12 goes on one side, the other goes to the MS through the IDL circuit (with the TIP120 in it).