does anyone know how to adjust the idol for a 1999 honda accord v6?

 

you dont, its programed into the ecu

 

i can't just do a adjustment to the cable line?

 

Is there something wrong with your <U>IDLE</U> ?

 

all that will do is open the throttle plate more than its supposed to be open.... to alter "idle" speed, you need to manipulate the iacv or idle air control valve.
however, bear in mind that it is a pwm (pulse width modulated) componant that is controlled directly by the ecu.

 

ok, well the idol just runs a bit lower at random times. what do you think? just open the plate?

 

no, dont just open the plate... your IDLE! is low for a reason, find and fix the problem thats causing your low idle and you wont have to adjust anything.

 

its controoled threw the ecu and your gonna need a scan tool to change it and it will suck up gas if your trying to raise your idle

 

i just need slighty raise it, nothing major

 

If you use the little idle bypass (needle valve) in the throttle body, then the ECU will command the IACV to close up a bit to compensate. When it's too far closed the control will become unstable. If you use the throttle cable it'll just be worse. You'll create a situation where the different parts of the idle control system are fighting against each other.

 

well the thing is it will only raise by the smallest amount. i'm not rasing the idle by lot. i think it will be fine overall.

 

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He is telling you exactly what to do and also telling you what will happen if you just turn a screw to raise the idle.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thn116 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the thing is it will only raise by the smallest amount. i'm not rasing the idle by lot. i think it will be fine overall.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If it seem as though your idle speed has dropped that is usually an indication that something has changed and needs to be fixed/corrected. When was the last time you cleaned/changed your air filter? Try that first or maybe put some $$$ into a full tune up.

 

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If it seem as though your idle speed has dropped that is usually an indication that something has changed and needs to be fixed/corrected. When was the last time you cleaned/changed your air filter? Try that first or maybe put some $$$ into a full tune up.</TD></TR></TABLE> oil change too.

 

i'm due for a tune up soon, so i guess i'll try that 1st before messing with the idol.

 

do what was suggested by cleaning intake, and changing plugs oil and filter

 

Seriously, how many hints were thrown that the correct spelling is IDLE? Too much Americon Idol has him messed up on the difference. Their is a difference or is they're?

On topic: I agree, don't just adjust the screw, find out what has changed to cause the idle to be different.

 

you may want to use the seafoam see if it doesn't clean up the motor and all.

 

gezzz let the whole spelling thing go, don't you have anything better to do? i guess not...

 

its "idle" just so you know. everyone has been capitializing on it and after all that you still never noticed. When the car is in park it IDLES, when your sitting at a red light your car IDLES. If your sitting at home on a monday night, your watching America IDOL.

 

Give it up on the spelling crap. This is a tech form for cars not perfect English. The people trying to help this guy out knew what he was asking.


Oh just so you know 1413. The words "it's", "everyone" and "monday" from your post are all supposed to be capitalized.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GhostAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Give it up on the spelling crap. This is a tech form for cars not perfect English. The people trying to help this guy out knew what he was asking.


Oh just so you know 1413. The words "it's", "everyone" and "monday" from your post are all supposed to be capitalized.</TD></TR></TABLE>

at least they were spelled right and used correctly

 

hey ghost accord thanks. as for you dwayne1413 i'm guessing you don't know the answer to my question, so you're just spell checking because you have nothing better to do. wow you life must really suck. as for anyone else who wants to try to bust on me for messing the spelling up, this goes to you to. so if you don't know the answer, don't bother posting because you're just taking up space.