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Idle Control Valve Replacement Service

How much does a Idle Control Valve Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Idle Control Valve Replacement is $409 with $314 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$742.69Shop/Dealer Price$917.12 - $1401.02
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$722.69Shop/Dealer Price$897.15 - $1381.07
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$722.69Shop/Dealer Price$897.15 - $1381.07
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$722.69Shop/Dealer Price$897.11 - $1381.00
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$722.69Shop/Dealer Price$897.17 - $1381.12
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SECV8-5.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$722.69Shop/Dealer Price$897.15 - $1381.07
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What is the Idle Control Valve all about?

The Idle Control Valve is designed to control and maintain a consistent engine idle speed. The valve helps counter anything the driver may do to put extra load on the engine, such as turn on the air conditioning, sound systems, lights, etc. When the car is cold, the idle control valve helps the engine start.

Keep in mind:

The idle control valve usually goes bad because of excessive carbon buildup in the intake manifold.

How it's done:

  • Scan the computer system in the car for codes.
  • Check for any vacuum leaks.
  • Check electrical connections.
  • Remove and replace the idle air control valve if faulty.
  • Clean carbon out of intake manifold ports.
  • Clear Engine Check light.

Our recommendation:

It is a good idea to get an air induction service performed every 3 to 4 years. This will ensure that the carbon does not build up on the valve. When you are getting the idle control valve replaced, your mechanic should inspect the vacuum lines for leaks. If the vacuum is leaking, it will mimic the symptoms of a bad IAC valve.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Idle Control Valve?

  • When the engine is idle, (car not moving), the engine may stall.
  • Excessive racing noise from the engine.
  • Engine may shut off if AC is turned on.
  • Check Engine light is on.

How important is this service?

The idle control valve is responsible for maintaining a constant and consistent engine. It achieves this by ensuring that the idle speed is always constant. Many factors – such as a cold engine, the radio, or the air conditioning – effect the idling speed of the engine, so the idle control valve neutralizes these outside factors, and makes sure that the engine is consistently idling at a stable speed. When the idle control valve malfunctions, the idling speed is no longer regulated. This means that if you turn on the radio or the air conditioning, which requires power, your engine may stall. It also means that your vehicle may not be able to turn on.

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Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Car is not starting - San Francisco, California
He is a really pleasant man,who has a good attention to detail,as it happens there was no way to get the car started, due to what appears to be failed fuel pumps,which is what i suspected. I am 70 years old,fixing it has lost its appeal,and did not have all the tools to fix it with me.Therefore being a mechanic my self in the past, i can only say he knows what he is doing.If the parts were at hand he would have repaired it no problem i'm quite sure,so for me he gets top marks,in all departments. Yours sincerely Barry Vare

Paul

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Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Valve Cover Gasket - Las Vegas, Nevada
Paul did work on a older merecedes I own. I thought for sure I was,going to be in for a whole lot of money and be told there wasn't any other thing I could do. I was so wrong. Paul definitely knows his profession. I also couldn't be more pleased about price. My thanks to him and of course Your Mechanic for having a mechanic who knows what to do.

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Mercedes-Benz 560SEC V8-5.6L - Oil Change - Denver, Colorado
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