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Old November 23rd 07, 12:59 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default 1990 Honda Accord Idle fluctuation

wrote in news:d75aec50-7389-41a3-aed1-b6f2395e5594
@d27g2000prf.googlegroups.com:

> replace the PCV valve, and clean the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor,




This car doesn't have a MAF.



> remove the idle screw and clean the assembly with carb cleaner
>
> if that doesnt fix it then check the Idle Air Control Valve and adjust
> the Fast Idle Valve,




You can't "adjust" the Fast Idle Valve. It gets stuck open on account of
neglected coolant changes and results in a massive air leak when the car is
warm.



>
> excerpt: "its the cylinder on the driver side of the intake manifold,
> with the triangular cap with 3 screws. pull them out and take the cap
> off, and twist the outer white ring clockwise until its as tight as
> possible, and close it back up."




The Fast Idle Valve on this car has two screws, has no white ring and is
non-adjustable.





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