On Jan 3, 7:04 pm, Tegger > wrote:
> Paul Jr > wrote in news:867dd06e-9649-4f55-8b5f-
> :
>
> > I finally got around to trying to fix this again. I removed the 2
> > screws and sheet metal cover to check the Fast Idle Valve. I didn't
> > feel any suction or airflow and couldn't get the idle to settle down
> > by covering the valve seat. Thanks for your help Tegger, but I guess
> > the Fast Idle Valve is not the culprit. Does anyone else have any
> > other suggestions??
>
> > Mostco, the coolant is full.
>
> > TE Chea, your link no longer works. Is there a way to test if the
> > throttle angle sensor is bad?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Paul
>
> Another air-related suggestion: When the car is warm and the idle is
> fluctuating, remove the air cleaner pipe to the throttle body. Can you
> progressively cover the throttle body with your hand to the point where the
> idle settles down?
>
> What happens if you unplug the EACV? That's the idle air control valve
> behind the throttle body. Sometimes a stuck-open EACV causes fluctuating
> idle.
>
> And did you check the coolant in the rad, not the reservoir?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The UnofficialHonda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Yes, if I can cover the throttle body enough to set the idle down.

I unplugged the EACV and the idle jumped up to a fast idle and the
check engine light came on. I had to restart the car before the idle
would settle down again (actually fluctuate again).

Does this tell you anything? Is the EACV the culprit?

Yes, I check the coolant levels and "burped" it also. I am very
confident that there isn't any air in the coolant system.