Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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my car was running fine all day and when i went to start it up later on it was idleing really wierd going from like 800 to 1200 rpm i dont know what it would be because there is no cel any ideas
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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clean the iacv with carb cleaner behind the IM
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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what is the iacv because i thought the problem was air in the coolant because one of my friends said that might be it so i changed the coolant cuz it was just water and it didnt fix it so now i am gonna try that
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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i filled the coolant and bled it to get all the air out and it is still having the problem so i will mess with the iacv but i searched and i couldnt figure out were it was so if any1 has a picture that would be nice
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ketchup214 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">clean the iacv with carb cleaner behind the IM</TD></TR></TABLE> Its your post you should be paying more attention.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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If its not the iacv, try the fast idle thermo valve (fitv). This solved my friends idle, after a new iacv didnt work. Look in the forums for how-to's on both of these, they'll guide you step by step.
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