1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle
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1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle
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Car started idling weird (bouncing up and down) once it reaches op temp, then overheats at freeway speed, then dies at idle when I stop. Engine was smoking and looks like fluid sprayed in the bay. Rad hose leading to thermostat housing has no pressure and is cool to the touch.
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Car started idling weird (bouncing up and down) once it reaches op temp, then overheats at freeway speed, then dies at idle when I stop. Engine was smoking and looks like fluid sprayed in the bay. Rad hose leading to thermostat housing has no pressure and is cool to the touch.
Thoughts?
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
Originally Posted by PotatoePAPA
it was dark outside and I couldn't tell. Whitish/gray?
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
180-140-120-125
No. 3 plug was fairly blackened. Bummer.
Aaand I just realized I didn't have the throttle at WOT. Would this make anything better if I retested with WOT?
Modified by PotatoePAPA at 8:51 PM 11/9/2008
No. 3 plug was fairly blackened. Bummer.
Aaand I just realized I didn't have the throttle at WOT. Would this make anything better if I retested with WOT?
Modified by PotatoePAPA at 8:51 PM 11/9/2008
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
I'm guessing you blew the head gasket already too. You need to do a chemical block test. You can get the tester and solution at NAPA. If it turns out that you did blow the head gasket, remember you still need to find out the route cause of the overheat or you'll just blow the head gasket again.
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
Originally Posted by PotatoePAPA
180-140-120-125
No. 3 plug was fairly blackened. Bummer.
Aaand I just realized I didn't have the throttle at WOT. Would this make anything better if I retested with WOT?
Modified by PotatoePAPA at 8:17 PM 11/9/2008
No. 3 plug was fairly blackened. Bummer.
Aaand I just realized I didn't have the throttle at WOT. Would this make anything better if I retested with WOT?
Modified by PotatoePAPA at 8:17 PM 11/9/2008
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (Honda-Pilot)
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I'm guessing you blew the head gasket already too. You need to do a chemical block test. You can get the tester and solution at NAPA. If it turns out that you did blow the head gasket, remember you still need to find out the route cause of the overheat or you'll just blow the head gasket again.
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
Originally Posted by PotatoePAPA
Funny you mention that because the previous owner claimed to have had the head gasket replaced, which it likely was but the problem was not diagnosed. Could it be something like a thermostat, or more "serious"?
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Re: (SOHC_4dr)
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its very important to have the head decked to make it true again. if not it will warp and the problem will keep coming back
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5 is nuts! lol my hg blew and had the dealer do it and they did a good job and decked the head for mebut now im burning more oil because they didnt ream out my valve guides(i suspect). i know it isnt my rings because my comp is 180 175 180 170 and i have 215,xxx miles on my y8
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle (PotatoePAPA)
Originally Posted by PotatoePAPA
Funny you mention that because the previous owner claimed to have had the head gasket replaced, which it likely was but the problem was not diagnosed. Could it be something like a thermostat, or more "serious"?
You need to diagnose it, guessing will end up costing you more in the long run. A chemical block test is your next step.
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Originally Posted by SOHC_4dr
5 is nuts! lol my hg blew and had the dealer do it and they did a good job and decked the head for mebut now im burning more oil because they didnt ream out my valve guides(i suspect).
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Yah I am seriously considering trying to find a D15b just because I know they used to be dirt cheap. What are those running price-wise these days? I've been out of the "scene" for a couple years.
The car has over 220k on it, btw... :-O
The car has over 220k on it, btw... :-O
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little update...
Finally got around to replacing the head gasket. Car runs and no longer overheats. However, I am still getting an irregular idle after warmup. Sometimes it will go up and down, sometimes it will remain at around 500rpm, and sometimes remain upwards of 1100. Also, the car is gutless below 4000rpm.
Could this be iacv or tps? Perhaps some vacuum line? I'm ready to kick this car to the curb, but really can't afford to LOL. TIA
Finally got around to replacing the head gasket. Car runs and no longer overheats. However, I am still getting an irregular idle after warmup. Sometimes it will go up and down, sometimes it will remain at around 500rpm, and sometimes remain upwards of 1100. Also, the car is gutless below 4000rpm.
Could this be iacv or tps? Perhaps some vacuum line? I'm ready to kick this car to the curb, but really can't afford to LOL. TIA
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle
TTT...
Car also goes through a weird "rolling struggle" on it's way up to 4k. It's like a chug-a-lug power no power power no power 4k power....
Car also goes through a weird "rolling struggle" on it's way up to 4k. It's like a chug-a-lug power no power power no power 4k power....
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Re: 1994 LX erratic idle, overheating, dies at idle
I hadn't really though of this till now, but maybe your timing belt is off a tooth. I've that before, car will be absolutely gutless at low RPM, you may also have an issue with the IACV and/or you may need to bleed the cooling system.