I took my IAC out to clean it. While I was wiping the tip with a shop towel, I was inadvertently adjusting (unscrewing) it. The tip/sleeve/spring all came right out.
From what I know (which isn't much) about this is sensor, is that you want the length no more than 1 & 1/8" or it can interfere with the throttle body. Once in place, the IAC will adjust itself to the correct length.
So I have screwed the tip back in and set the length to 1 inch. My concern is whether that tip was actually supposed to be able to unscrew all the way out or if I have broken it. If I re-install it, when it "adjusts itself", could it fully unscrew itself and fall out causing some kind of damage?
Or is this all normal (ie: yeah it will come all the way if you unscrew it, but once you have it back in the housing, it's not going to be able to unscrew itself far enough to come out?)
Appreciate any insight. I've had this out and cleaned it in the past, but this is a first
From what I know (which isn't much) about this is sensor, is that you want the length no more than 1 & 1/8" or it can interfere with the throttle body. Once in place, the IAC will adjust itself to the correct length.
So I have screwed the tip back in and set the length to 1 inch. My concern is whether that tip was actually supposed to be able to unscrew all the way out or if I have broken it. If I re-install it, when it "adjusts itself", could it fully unscrew itself and fall out causing some kind of damage?
Or is this all normal (ie: yeah it will come all the way if you unscrew it, but once you have it back in the housing, it's not going to be able to unscrew itself far enough to come out?)
Appreciate any insight. I've had this out and cleaned it in the past, but this is a first