Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1994 Oldsmobile BravadaFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
- Disconnect harness connector to motor. Check resistance across IAC coil terminals "A" to "B" and "C" to "D". See Fig 1 . Resistance should be 40-80 ohms. If okay, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAC valve.
- Check resistance between IAC terminals "B" to "C" and "A" to "D". Resistance should be infinite. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAC valve.NOTE: Functional testing of Idle Air Control (IAC) valve requires a scan tester capable of cycling ECM output devices (bidirectional) or a special IAC Driver and Noid Light Set (222L or J-37027). Flow charts in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article may refer to Tech 1 tester, General Motor's bidirectional tester.
- G - TESTS W/CODES - 2.2L (S10 Pickup)
- G - TESTS W/CODES - 4.3L (Except S10 Pickup)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.