PCV Valve

1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39SECTION PCV Valve
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Pontiac Firebird, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette, and 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

An incorrect PCV valve may cause incorrect idle speed.

Fig 1: Code 35, Schematic, IAC Idle Speed Error, W/O Tech 1
G91E07428
RENDER: 1.0x

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