Low idle
22-Sep-2003, 12:54 PM
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Low idle
I ahve a 97 civic cx with 200km and on an occasion i have a low idle and feels like the car is going to die but other times it idles fine. Its not throwing any codes and i was thinking it was a O2 sensor but dont know for sure. Thanks
22-Sep-2003, 02:58 PM
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really hard to say with that kinda mileage... have you pinpointed any specific condition when this happens... ie. it's humid, it's raining, it's cold, it's hot... first thing in the morning, or after a long drive? Anything to help narrow it down...
22-Sep-2003, 03:44 PM
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my personal opinion is its valve adjustment done wrong when the engine reaches different temperatures the metal expands and contracts so when it warms up it might idle funny but won't ever die my best guess is spend 45 minuites and re doo valve adjustment its free doesn't cost you anything if that doesn't fix it then ??????? who knows but i think that is u r problem ? did a valve adjustment recently ?
23-Sep-2003, 08:30 AM
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idle air control valve, on the back of the throttle body... it could just be gummed up a little, it's pretty common for carbon buildup to restrict the calibrated passage. Most guys just spray t-b cleaner into it while the engine is running... this is not good if you like your engine... if you don't care, it's okay, but change your oil and filter after.
23-Sep-2003, 10:35 PM
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does the car stall out ever? because if it does, then the IAC is most likely broken. if not, then an adjustment (there is a screw located on it that will tweak the rpm of the car idle), or cleaning of the IAC may fix your problem.
i believe your idle should be around 700 rpms.. correct me if i am wrong
i believe your idle should be around 700 rpms.. correct me if i am wrong
24-Sep-2003, 12:10 AM
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done the adjustment couple times but still, the idling is ok for few minutes then the rev will drop to 600+ for a second and then it revs up back to 780-800. Just like the engine is breathing..... don't know how to explain.
Sometimes I step on the gas to rev it up abit, if I let go of the gas, the rev will drop but will not stay around 780-800 but will drop right down to 600+ then rev back up to 780-800. Asked some shops already but no one can ever point out whats the problem, some said is the electric problem.
Sometimes I step on the gas to rev it up abit, if I let go of the gas, the rev will drop but will not stay around 780-800 but will drop right down to 600+ then rev back up to 780-800. Asked some shops already but no one can ever point out whats the problem, some said is the electric problem.
24-Sep-2003, 08:28 AM
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most shops employ crack ***** monkeys... either go to a real shop, or take the problem on yourself.
FIRST OF ALL, you should NEVER touch the idle adjustment screw... unless you have replaced the throttle body with a non-factory unit. The throttelbody is tuned on a flow bench at the factory, so unless you have a flowbench in your bedroom, don't even attempt it.
Secondly, there are a minimal number of sensors that control idle... especially when cold. If you have cold idle problems, there are not that many things that could be wrong. The Chilton manual explains them all, so do us a favour and read your Chilton manual. Same with the hot idle problem. All the sensors that control idle are under driveability and emissions, in chapter 4 if I recall correctly.
FIRST OF ALL, you should NEVER touch the idle adjustment screw... unless you have replaced the throttle body with a non-factory unit. The throttelbody is tuned on a flow bench at the factory, so unless you have a flowbench in your bedroom, don't even attempt it.
Secondly, there are a minimal number of sensors that control idle... especially when cold. If you have cold idle problems, there are not that many things that could be wrong. The Chilton manual explains them all, so do us a favour and read your Chilton manual. Same with the hot idle problem. All the sensors that control idle are under driveability and emissions, in chapter 4 if I recall correctly.
