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Low RPM surging

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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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I have a 96 civic with b16a2. I drive to work and home fine today with no problems. I parked it for about an hour and went out again and started to get a really strong surge at low RPMs. Once I get to like 3-4k RPMs it stops though. Anyone know what it could be?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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check the tps(for dead spots) check for any vac leaks. is it just the tach or does the car "jerk" ?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: Low RPM surging

Vacuum leaks, and either low coolant, or an air bubble in the coolant would cause the problem.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Could too much coolant cause it? And yes it is a violent jerk. After parking it for another hour and driving again it stopped. I did fix a coolant leak and when I added more I added a little bit too much
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gitarman2
Could too much coolant cause it? And yes it is a violent jerk. After parking it for another hour and driving again it stopped. I did fix a coolant leak and when I added more I added a little bit too much
no any execs would just flow out when you filled it I think this is a case of air in the system. bleed it and see what happens.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Default Re: Low RPM surging

Dirty/Clogged IACV would cause this also.
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