Removing the control module

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Fig 1: Identifying Idle Air Control Valve

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Check that supply from main relay has been interrupted. Easiest method is to place fingertips on idle air control (IAC) valve. When the valve stops vibrating, the main relay has cut off supply to the system.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Control Module

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Open engine control module (ECM) box cover and remove Motronic 4.3/4.4 engine control module (ECM) (module nearest engine).