Mini Cooper Idle Control Valve Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(727)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(727)

Idle Control Valve Replacement Service

How much does a Idle Control Valve Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mini Cooper Idle Control Valve Replacement is $380 with $285 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2015 Mini CooperL4-1.6L TurboService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$872.87Shop/Dealer Price$1079.84 - $1661.38
2014 Mini CooperL4-1.6L TurboService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$852.87Shop/Dealer Price$1059.87 - $1641.43
2014 Mini CooperL4-2.0L TurboService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$759.39Shop/Dealer Price$943.02 - $1454.47
2007 Mini CooperL4-1.6L TurboService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$852.87Shop/Dealer Price$1059.83 - $1641.36
2013 Mini CooperL4-1.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$665.43Shop/Dealer Price$825.60 - $1266.60
2009 Mini CooperL4-1.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$665.43Shop/Dealer Price$825.57 - $1266.55
2014 Mini CooperL4-1.6LService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$670.43Shop/Dealer Price$830.33 - $1271.13
2005 Mini CooperL4-1.6L TurboService typeIdle Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$857.87Shop/Dealer Price$1065.29 - $1647.15
Show example Mini Cooper Idle Control Valve Replacement prices

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.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mini mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mini owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(727)

Rating Summary
692
17
5
1
12
692
17
5
1
12

Joseph

20 years of experience
640 reviews
Joseph
20 years of experience
Mini Cooper L4-1.6L Turbo - Alternator - Sandy, Utah
Great, thorough job. Fixed the scheduled issue and put it back together better than when he started. Fast and efficient. Knew exactly what he was doing!

Chris

16 years of experience
324 reviews
Chris
16 years of experience
Mini Cooper L4-1.6L Turbo - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Imperial Beach, California


Andrew

11 years of experience
841 reviews
Andrew
11 years of experience
Mini Cooper L4-1.6L Turbo - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Shawnee Mission, Kansas
love my mechanic!!!!

Whitney

39 years of experience
783 reviews
Whitney
39 years of experience
Mini Cooper L4-1.6L Turbo - Oil Change - Mountain View, California
On time, knowledgable, super helpful!

Excellent Rating

(727)

Rating Summary
692
17
5
1
12
692
17
5
1
12
Number of Mini Cooper services completed
7997+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mini MECHANICS
400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Choose and Install Subwoofers
While While a factory sound system will do the job, if you want to really “feel” the music, you should install an aftermarket system, and subwoofers are a big part of a high quality aftermarket car stereo system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-stereo). <img...
P2761 OBD-II Trouble Code: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit/Open
P2761 P2761 trouble code definition The P2761 code relates to the control solenoid valve assembly’s function within the torque converter clutch (TCC), which eliminates efficiency loss of fluid coupling by locking the two parts of the torque converter together when...
How to Get BMW Dealership Certified
BMW car dealerships offer automotive technician jobs to mechanics who are certified through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) program.

Car slow to take off

Low power can be caused by many things. If you had a diagnosed misfire for example the catalytic converter might be your issue. Other things that can cause similar symptoms are clogged fuel filters, low fuel pressure, a transmission slipping,...

the enhanced traction control will not shut off

Hello. It sounds like when you have the traction control on that it is kicking in. The most common cause of this would be if there are mismatched tires on the car. If this is the case then the computer...

Jumps from drive to neutral

The most straightforward possibility here is that the transmission range sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement) and the shift linkage itself are misaligned. The range sensor provides an electronic "here's the gear I am in" to the transmission controller, and other interested electronic components....

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com