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Old January 4th 08, 02:17 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Paul Jr
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Default 1990 Honda Accord Idle fluctuation

On Jan 2, 5:34 pm, motsco_ > wrote:
> Paul Jr wrote:
> > 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.

>
> -------------------
>
> The rad has to be full as well as the reservoir. How full is the
> reservoir, just a puddle in the bottom ? ? (that's called empty)
>
> On a 1990 I think the system has to be 'burped' (manually), but it won't
> work if there's no coolant in the reservoir to displace the air.
>
> 'Curly'


Both the reservoir and Radiator are full. I will try burping it, but
I really doubt that is the problem. It was working fine for awhile
before this problem started.
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