Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!!

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May 22, 2006 | 03:02 PM

00ekcoupe

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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?

May 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM

LuCkYcOuPe

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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

May 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)

platinum.

May 22, 2006 | 06:25 PM

Lord Helmet

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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (00ekcoupe)

any CELs showing?

May 22, 2006 | 06:38 PM

Paprika

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I have a similar problem.

When the cooling fan kicks on it becomes even worse.

May 22, 2006 | 06:42 PM

FalkenSiR

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IACV is bad imo. Find one for cheap at a junkyard or borrow a friends. Make sure you seal it up

May 22, 2006 | 06:42 PM

yongster22

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has anyone ever messed with your timing, or it might be that your valves might need to be adjusted.

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May 22, 2006 | 06:52 PM

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Re: Car idles really low but does not die?? Need help!! (platinum00)

May 23, 2006 | 02:07 AM

thahuhstunna

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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?

May 23, 2006 | 09:06 AM

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00ekcoupe

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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?