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Old 01-31-2008, 08:57 PM
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so my gf's 95 coupe is idling very weird... well it actually just revs on it's own when she stops at a light or something... don't know what it could be so anyone have ideas on what it would be and how, if i can, fix it? thanks in advance ht
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check for vaccum leak. her IACV might need alittle cleaning as well. any CELs ?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VRD^don &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check for vaccum leak. her IACV might need alittle cleaning as well. any CELs ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Bingo, I would recommend the same thing.
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nah no cel but i'll check that vac. thanx
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Check for leaky vacuum lines first.

Older Hondas are infamous for vacuum leaks around the throttle body. Spray TB cleaner around it and if it bogs down/stutters *bingo* vacuum leak. &lt;old trick

If that doesn't work, try spraying around the intake manifold gasket and listen for the stutter.

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