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IDLING QUESTION...

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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Whenever I come to a stop or a light or where ever...My car idls up and down. I'm not pushing the gas or anything. It idls up to 1200 then back down so low that I think my car is going to stall then back up. Anyone know what this could be? Thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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I have had this happen with a vac. leak. That will usually cause uneven idle. Another more scary problem is a faulty head gasket. I blew a SOHC motor this way before...
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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check your IACV. and it sounds like your idle adjuster screw might be set to low as well.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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where is this idle adjuster screw? If it a vac leak...Where could I find it? Thanks.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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Vac leaks are sort of guess and check unless your car is throwing a code. The idle adjustment screw is on the throttle body. More towards the firewall but facing the passanger side of the vehicle
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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I would certainly check the Idle Air Control Valve. Even in the Honda manual it notes to be very careful with this component.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Ok...I will go check that screw. What is the Idle Air Control Valve? Where is it?
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