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Old 07-14-2010, 07:53 AM
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Hi everyone, and sorry if I am doing a post that has been done a dozen times or more, but I am having issues with my idle dropping noticibly when I turn on my headlights or roll down the windows, and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this. Oh and yes I am new to the Honda game, please don't tear me apart too badly. Thanks, everyone!
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Try cleaning the IACV and then adjust the idle speed. Any CEL codes?


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I don't have a CEL on but it may be a problem there too. I'll try to check if there is a cheap CEL eliminator on it or something. The vehicle has seen a lot of drivers and hopefully I am the last for a bit. Thanks for the info, and I will give this a shot and update. Do you think the grounds may have something to do with it on top of it?
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Does the CEL work? When the key is turned to ON(II), the CEL should turn on and then off after 2 seconds, if no codes are thrown.
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Does the CEL work? When the key is turned to ON(II), the CEL should turn on and then off after 2 seconds, if no codes are thrown.
The CEL does work then, and isn't defective. Well, that I can tell anyway, because it does come on when the key turns and goes off. But if there is a code being thrown, would the CEL stay on indefinitley, even while driving? (Seems like a dumb Q, but need to make sure)
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Originally Posted by FoostedBerio
...if there is a code being thrown, would the CEL stay on indefinitley, even while driving? (Seems like a dumb Q, but need to make sure)
If a code is thrown, the CEL stays on steady while driving.
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Okay, CEL doesn't stay on, which seems good. I will try cleaning out the IACV tonight and repost in the AM on the outcome. Thanks alot, RonJ!
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