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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Default 91 CRX HF Idle problem

My CRX has an idling problem but it only usually does it at night, I'm guessing It's because the IACV needs to be cleaned out but idk how to clean it out and I was wondering if any of you kind gentlemen could give me some guidance
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/how-clean-iacv-dpfi-idling-problem-2443124/

There's a FAQ at the top of the forum, use it please.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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I already tried, I couldn't find anything on it, Thank you.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Not very descriptive man, could you add some details? Also, since you couldn't find it in the FAQ, it must be something no one has experienced. -Later, BR
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Default Re: 91 CRX HF Idle problem

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My CRX has an idling problem but it only usually does it at night, I'm guessing It's because the IACV needs to be cleaned out but idk how to clean it out and I was wondering if any of you kind gentlemen could give me some guidance
Thanks
unplug the pigtail then unbolt it from the back of yo intake mani...spray the **** down with carb cleaner..maybe blow it out with compressed air for the hell of it..bolt it back on.. idle returns
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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hahaha Thank you!
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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I cleaned the IACV out now it runs pretty damn smooth
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Well it's still has the "Honda idle" but not nearly as bad, could it just be air in the coolant system or....
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Default Re: 91 CRX HF Idle problem

FAQ man.
Even google.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=honda+idle+fix

Oh look, first link.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-misc-15/surging-idle-how-tech-article-56k-beware-1003988/
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