Low Idle
07-30-2002, 01:49 PM
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Low Idle
I dont know whats going on. Maybe some of you might have an idea? Sometimes when I idle the car drops to about 750 rpm. Its usually around 950. Is it ok to leave it alone or should I go get it checked out? With AC on its about 950. Its usally about 1150 rpm.
07-30-2002, 03:43 PM
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Re: Low Idle (allmtr)
R U sure? I feel like I've lost alot of power and my throttle response sucks now. I got to give it some really hard gas for it to rev higher.. Maybe I'm just paranoid?
07-30-2002, 04:19 PM
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Re: Low Idle (Civic LX 29)
It's no problem. Sometimes when the car gets to a certaind age or milege you just half to ajust the throttle a little. I wouldn't worry about it.
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07-30-2002, 05:20 PM
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Re: Low Idle (Civic LX 29)
To adjust the idle you have to turn the screw that on the throtle body. On mine its a brass looking flat head. After you adjust it reset the ecu or it wont change that much. I would also only turn the screw half way each time and log it on paper so you can set it back if you want. Or do it the easy way and take it to honda 
good luck hope that helps.
BTW my SI used to idle at 900-1000 now idles at 700-800 and it's normal no problems . In the honda dealership manuel it says not to worry about the idle unless under 550rpm.
good luck hope that helps. BTW my SI used to idle at 900-1000 now idles at 700-800 and it's normal no problems . In the honda dealership manuel it says not to worry about the idle unless under 550rpm.
07-30-2002, 05:38 PM
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Re: Low Idle (Civic LX 29)
Thanks stuckatworksi!!! I'll try to adjust the throttle cable.
07-30-2002, 06:15 PM
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Re: Low Idle (acuracing)
I doesnt fluctuate like that. Sometimes it would be 500 rpm and sometimes it would be about 900. My car used to respond well uuntil about 2 weeks ago. No it drives like crap. I have no idea whats going on.
08-01-2002, 11:04 AM
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Re: Low Idle (FlatEric)
Of course. I tried to reset the ecu but it didnt work. I still did not adjust the throttle body yet. Anyone still have any ideas? Should I adjust the throttle?
08-01-2002, 11:45 AM
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Re: Low Idle (Civic LX 29)
My 95 EX idles at about 600-700rpms, been that way since I got it over a year ago. I have friends with Civics that idle about the same way...no problems yet!
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