22650AA034 Subaru VALVE AY-AIR CONT, Price: 282.53$, Weight: 0.6kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Subaru |
22650AA034 |
VALVE AY-AIR CONT |
0 |
0.6 |
2-3 |
282.53$ |
| Not Available | ||||||
Compatibility
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Model Year To | Suspension | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | 2500CC DOHC NA(NEW EVAPO) | S | USA | 09.1997 | 06.1998 | NORMAL SUSPENSION | View |
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Model Year To | Suspension | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ﾜｺﾞﾝ | 2.0L EMPI SOHC NA | HX-20S | Japan | 01.1996 | 08.1998 | ﾉｰﾏﾙｻｽﾍﾟﾝｼﾖﾝ | View |
| Body | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model Year From | Model Year To | Suspension | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON(STEP ROOF) | 2500CC EMPI DOHC NA | OUT BACK | USA | 06.1998 | 05.1999 | NORMAL SUSPENSION | View |
Engine Air Control Valve for Smooth Idle & Easy Starts
This air control valve is a key helper for keeping your Subaru engine stable at idle and during cold starts. It manages a small, precise airflow path around the throttle plate so the ECU can fine-tune idle speed without you touching the pedal. When loads change—like switching on A/C, power steering, or headlights—this unit reacts fast to prevent stalling and rough shaking.
Why this part is needed ✅
Modern Subaru engines need controlled bypass air to maintain the correct RPM at stoplights, warm-up, and stop-and-go traffic. This valve keeps idle smooth, reduces hesitation, and supports cleaner combustion.
How it works ⚙️
An internal solenoid/motor adjusts a pintle or shutter to open/close the bypass passage. The ECU reads engine temperature, RPM, and electrical load, then commands the valve to add or reduce air to hold target idle speed.
What happens if it’s broken
A failing valve can cause hunting idle, random stalling, hard starting, high idle, poor fuel economy, and intermittent check-engine lights. In severe cases the engine may die when coming to a stop or when A/C engages.
Compatible Models
- Legacy
- Impreza
- Forester