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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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hey when i start the car i have to keep a constant pressure on the pedal to keep it running the second i take it off rpm's will drop and itl die...what is my problem IACV?....throttle posistion sensor? or what plz help
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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What year/engine? Definitely try cleaning the IACV. Is the CEL on?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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specific year is uknown but its a jdm b16a sir ...i will try cleaning IACV ..yes CEL is on but its been on since i had the car probably something else is throwing the code too.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BuiltCivic99
..yes CEL is on but its been on since i had the car probably something else is throwing the code too.
Pull the codes, reset the ECU, crank/run engine, and check for codes again. Repeated codes are worthy of troubleshooting.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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how to reset the ECU and how do i kno what codes are comming up?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Clear ECU: Remove 7.5A Back Up fuse under the hood for a few minutes.

Codes: Click here.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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ok we pulled teh fuse...but my cel only comes on after driving it for a bit...we drove it around the block for couple times and it didnt come on but im still having the dying out problem cel will probably reapear soon what now..
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Did you pull the codes first?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Next time the CEL turns on while driving, pull over, leave the engine running, and jump the service connector to pull the codes.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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jump the service connector?
how do i do that and where is it located? is it a 2 wire plug on the ecu?
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