Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!!
05-22-2006, 03:02 PM
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Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!!
My car idles at 2-400 RPMs but does not die. The car does not terribly shake like it is going to die, but it does shake a little. I tried adjusting the idle control valve (I'm not sure what its called exactly, the flathead screw on the intake manifold) but it doesn't do anything. Any ideas?
05-22-2006, 03:40 PM
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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (00ekcoupe)
my civic does the same. i adjusted the idle control also with no luck, think it needs a valve adjustment. saves gas though at stop lights 
05-22-2006, 06:16 PM
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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (00ekcoupe)
check for VAC leaks, and adjust the screw on the throttle body not the intake manifold. you could have a bad IAC (Idle Air Control Valve)
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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (platinum00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by platinum00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check for VAC leaks, and adjust the screw on the throttle body not the intake manifold. you could have a bad IAC (Idle Air Control Valve)
platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why do you always say "platinum" at the end of your posts?
platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why do you always say "platinum" at the end of your posts?
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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (PhatBoy5015)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PhatBoy5015 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why do you always say "platinum" at the end of your posts?</TD></TR></TABLE>
^^ wth does that have to do with this guys question?
^^ wth does that have to do with this guys question?
05-23-2006, 09:06 AM
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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (platinum00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by platinum00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check for VAC leaks, and adjust the screw on the throttle body not the intake manifold. you could have a bad IAC (Idle Air Control Valve)
platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My fault, I meant the throttle body.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lord Helmet »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any CELs showing? </TD></TR></TABLE>
No, there is no CEL.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yongster22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone ever messed with your timing, or it might be that your valves might need to be adjusted. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I had 60k maintenance done at Honda, but I thought they don't touch the timing belt until 90k maintenance?
platinum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My fault, I meant the throttle body.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lord Helmet »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any CELs showing? </TD></TR></TABLE>
No, there is no CEL.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yongster22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone ever messed with your timing, or it might be that your valves might need to be adjusted. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I had 60k maintenance done at Honda, but I thought they don't touch the timing belt until 90k maintenance?
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