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Oct 23, 2006 | 04:24 PM

otip212

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Idle control question

Hey guys. Its been a quick minute since i last posted a ? I have a 91 accord ex manual trans with 220k on it. I just noticed that the idle is falling belolw the 1 1/2 and then coming back up. It doesnt always do it but its starting to become more and more often. Any help. Thanks in Advance.

Oct 24, 2006 | 07:38 PM

JimBlake

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Re: Idle control question (otip212)

I guess 1 1/2 means 1500 rpm? That's too high anyway, it should idle around 750 rpm.

Look for vacuum leaks, set your base idle speed, & check/clean your IACV & FITV. Are you up-to-date with other tune-up stuff?

Oct 24, 2006 | 10:01 PM

Marz

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Re: Idle control question (JimBlake)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JimBlake »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I guess 1 1/2 means 1500 rpm? That's too high anyway, it should idle around 750 rpm.

Look for vacuum leaks, set your base idle speed, & check/clean your IACV & FITV. Are you up-to-date with other tune-up stuff?
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