Rough Idle On 89 Crx Hf I think its a hf

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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 02:27 AM
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Default Rough Idle On 89 Crx Hf I think its a hf

ok i bought a 89 crx hf for 400.00 bucks but when it idles it real rough like the whole car shakes i changed the oil plugs rotor cap etc. but i dont know is there a way to adjust the idle speed? or is it the o2 sensor anyone have any idea's?Th

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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 06:28 AM
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What approx rpm is the engine idling at? It sounds more like one or more of your engine mounts are bad. If the whole car is shaking it probably is the mounts. Check them & see if any of them are broken or torn.


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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 06:45 AM
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How many millage, the car can be shaking because your cams are used, loeb disagreged or fuel injector in bad condition, many thing can make this babe whooping her ***!!
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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there is 207000 miles on her she only rough when the idle is like at 750 rpm if i rev it to like 1000-1100 rpm she smooths out do yout think it's just a worn camshaft?

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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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the idle is just to low, adjust the idle
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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. but i dont know is there a way to adjust the idle speed?
here you go.
for the 1.5L you adjust it here

and the 1.6L you go here





[Modified by JunkeeCrx, 3:07 PM 1/16/2002]
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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for 400 bucks, I wouldn't worry
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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750 is to low of an idle?
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