94 Accord idling high

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Zippo, May 11, 2007.

  1. Zippo

    Zippo Guest

    Got a 94 Accord,2.2L with manual trans.Engine rpm's can race to 2000
    when engine is hot and while driving in stop and go traffic.Seems to
    coincide with the warmer wheather and air going into the throttle body
    as it seems to be fine while highway driving.I know the IACV is
    working properly when first starting the car but can it stick when the
    engine is hot?Map sensor?~thanks
     
    Zippo, May 11, 2007
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  2. Zippo

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Could be low coolant level or air in the cooling system.
    The coolant is not covering the coolant temp sensor properly,so the ECU
    gets bad temp data,.....
     
    Jim Yanik, May 11, 2007
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  3. Zippo

    Tegger Guest



    Is it fluctuating between high and low?

    First, with the engine COLD, remove the rad cap. Is the coolant right up to
    the top of the rad filler neck? If it's low, top up, fill the reservoir as
    needed, and see if that helps the idle. If not...

    With the engine fully warm, remove the air pipe from the air cleaner to the
    throttle body. Start engine. With idle high or fluctuating, block the LOWER
    port in the throttle body with your finger. Does the idle settle down? Then
    it's the Fast Idle Thermo Valve, under the throttle body.
     
    Tegger, May 11, 2007
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  4. Zippo

    Zippo Guest

    Thank you all for your insight.I'll give it a go tomorrow.
     
    Zippo, May 12, 2007
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