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November 20th 07, 11:46 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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1990 Honda Accord Idle fluctuation
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> My 1990 Honda Accord 2.2L started to have idle fluctuations
> yesterday. The RPM will fluctuate between 1700 and 1000 RPMs when the
> car is stopped. The fluctuations don't seem to be noticeable when the
> car is in gear. What would cause this? I searched for vacuum leaks
> but couldn't find anything. I recently did a tune-up. Please help!
I'll bet the fluctuations are only when the car is warm.
If so, it's a stuck Fast Idle Thermo Valve. There is a way to test for
that.
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