Escort Revving like mad when clutch is dipped

[dannydanny]

I have a 1998 Escort 1.8 Zetec. When I dip the clutch the revs go up like crazy, especially in 1st gear or when stood at lights.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

[dannydanny]

Apparntly, the AIC valve is a likely candidate. Where abouts would I find this on the car to clean it?

[mightymoose_22]

I would certainly suspect the IAC valve. I am not certain about the 98 model, but the IAC should be located where the large air intake hose connects to the intake manifold... usually about the size of a couple D cell batteries.

[dannydanny]

Can someone please show me where the thing is as I can't find it

[mightymoose_22]

Follow that large black tube toward the back side... look for the IAC which looks like this picture:



You will also be able to find it by following your throttle cable.

[dannydanny]

Hi


thanks for that, I have seen a pic of the aic before but there is nothing that seems to look like it.

[12Ounce]

Follow the throttle cable to the throttle body ... now look on the opposite side (away from the cable hook-up) ... that's the throttle-position-sensor. Now go back a half-circle ... don't know which way, but probably away from the engine block ... you should find the IAC valve. May have a plastic cover. May not have a vacuum hook-up ... depends on application. Will have an electric connection.