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RPMs going up and down

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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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so ive noticed when starting my civic the rpms go below zero so i have to heat it up for more than 10 mins up to when the temperature meter is almost at the 3rd bar then when im running it it stays a little over 1 and when i turn my ac on it goes back down but attempts to turn of in the process of slowing down ? ive heard so many things but wanna know what it really is and if there 2 different problems or just one simple one thats causing all this wreckage.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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clean your IAVC, its on the back of you manifold. If you have unplugged any sensors, chances are you have that mixed up with another one.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pxlds
so ive noticed when starting my civic the rpms go below zero
I'm not sure what that means, but I know that engines can't spin negative revolutions...
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 01:30 AM
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Sounds odd, but my neighbor had a honda with this issue and just made sure the coolant was topped off to the correct level. RPMs steadied out.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 01:34 AM
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Check your coolant level, sounds like you may be low and possibly have a leak. If so find the leak and bleed your coolant according to the FAQ. You may also need to clean your IACV and FITV as in the FAQ as well.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 02:49 AM
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Could be the tps as well..check the voltage,if u have poly mounts it could have worked it lose. And also try turning down your idle,that helped mine.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 05:40 AM
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Could be a possible vacuum leak. Check all hoses associated with vacuum. Also make sure coolant is topped off. When the car is warmed up unplug the IACV. If there is a change in RPM than most likely the IACV needs replacing or a really good cleaning.
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