Standard Ignition AC186 Idle Air Control Valve

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Standard Ignition AC186 Idle Air Control Valve

Brand	Standard Ignition AC186
Terminal Type	Blade Terminals
Fits	Acura and Honda · 62 vehicles

Idle air control valve. Regulates airflow to help maintain a steady idle.

Blade terminals. Three-terminal electrical connection for straightforward installation.

Cross-references Standard Ignition AC186, Walker Products 215-2077 and 2-29677 for the same application. See all 12.

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Idle Air Control Valve for Honda and Acura

Standard Ignition AC186 is an idle air control valve for select Honda and Acura applications. It is built with 2 hose connectors, 3 blade terminals, and the correct electrical connection style for service on fuel-injected engines that need stable idle control.

Key Features

Idle air control valve for air and fuel delivery systems
2 hose connectors for the specified vacuum and air passages
3 terminal blade-terminal electrical connection
Direct-fit service part for select Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, and Acura EL applications
Standard Ignition AC186 replacement part number for catalog matching

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition AC186 is an idle air control valve used to regulate bypass air at idle on select Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, and Acura EL models. By controlling idle airflow through the throttle body system, this component helps maintain a steady engine idle during cold starts, accessory load changes, and stop-and-go driving. This part cross-references Walker Products 215-2077 for the same application.

Fits 1997-2000 Acura EL, N/A. Fits 1996-2000 Honda Civic, N/A. Fits 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, N/A. The AC186 part number is also useful when matching replacement idle air control valves by OE-style configuration and connector layout.

What It Helps Address

Unstable or fluctuating idle speed
Engine stalling when coming to a stop
High or low idle after startup
Idle speed changes when electrical loads are turned on
Idle control faults related to the valve or its electrical connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose connector count, terminal count, and blade-terminal style before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the exact model year and engine configuration for Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, or Acura EL service. Inspect the throttle body, air passages, and related vacuum lines during replacement to help ensure proper idle control after installation.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement engine management components for service applications, and AC186 is cataloged for the listed Honda and Acura fitments. Use the part number AC186 and the vehicle application details to confirm the correct idle air control valve before ordering.

This part fits 62 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Transmission	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
2000	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
2000	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
2000	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
2000	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
2000	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
2000	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
2000	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
2000	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
2000	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
2000	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
2000	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1999	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1999	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1999	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1999	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1999	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1999	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1998	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1998	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Acura	EL	—	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic del Sol	S	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1997	Honda	Civic del Sol	Si	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1997	Honda	Civic del Sol	S	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic	EX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic	CX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic	HX	Automatic CVT	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic	DX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic	LX	Automatic	1.6L	L4	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic del Sol	S	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic del Sol	Si	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Primary application for specific vehicle models ~ Idle Air Control Valve
1996	Honda	Civic del Sol	S	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
1996	Honda	Civic del Sol	Si	Automatic	—	—	N/A	Compatible with various car models.
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Directly replaces or cross-references 12 part numbers

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

Standard Ignition — AC186Walker Products — 215-20772-296772H11122IAC000473-4721150-743217-165316022P2EA5131057AC439ACA1036