Idling problems, idle control valve?

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Jun 25, 2003 | 08:47 PM

HybridGSR1

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Idling problems, idle control valve?

my engine idles funny.. i think its the idle control valve behind the intake manifold, does anyone know around how much it runs from the dealer?

Jun 25, 2003 | 09:03 PM

nek0

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Re: Idling problems, idle control valve? (HybridGSR1)

Like what kind of funny idle? At a stop? When you first the engine? Certain speed?

Jun 25, 2003 | 09:09 PM

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Re: Idling problems, idle control valve? (HybridGSR1)

Check Engine Light? If yes, code?

Jun 25, 2003 | 11:12 PM

HybridGSR1

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Re: Idling problems, idle control valve? (IN VTEC)

no check engine light.. just idles funny.. yeah at a stop

Jun 25, 2003 | 11:38 PM

Loveless

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Re: Idling problems, idle control valve? (HybridGSR1)

i bought one from HT member, they offered me 40 and 50 shipped, the most expensive one was 70 but I obviously didn't take it.

post a WTB ad in classified

Jun 26, 2003 | 08:33 AM

95gsr

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Re: Idling problems, idle control valve? (Loveless)

it might be the fast idle thermo valve under the TB thats what it was with my car

Jun 26, 2003 | 09:29 AM

Si Integra

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take it off and clean it...It's real easy to do...makes all the difference in the world.
go to
http://www.g2ic.com/
go to:
forums
then do a search for a post by "The_OZ" and there is a great write up on how to claen it..