Idle Air control Solenoid Valve

[Charlie Sachs]

Dear Subaru fans, Is it possible to repair an idle air control solenoid
valve by either pouring a 16 oz. con of GM top engine cleaner through the
bypass air hole? OR, can the valve be removed and decarbonized on the
bench? My 2.2 Legacy will not pass the new PA emissions test without $500
worth of dealer parts and labor. I got a 1507 code haunting me. Thanks for
any info.

Charlie in Pittsburgh

 

[Mike G]

I completely disassembled mine, cleaned it with carb-cleaner and a rag and
it works fine now.

Mike