Low Idle

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by dcrolin, Mar 9, 2005.

  1. dcrolin

    dcrolin Guest

    I have a 91 crx si, and I’m having issues with a low idle. I have just
    replace the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter---none of that
    helped but it needed it. I have also adjusted the idle screw. Now when
    I start it cold idles between 1500-1700 and in a few minutes it drops
    to below 500. My concern is with the EACV or maybe something in the
    distributor. It only idles low when warmed up. Thanks for any
    feedback.

    Also, my crx is completely stock with 57 k original miles.
     
    dcrolin, Mar 9, 2005
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  2. dcrolin

    Jason Guest

    Have you tried adjusting the timing?
     
    Jason, Mar 9, 2005
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  3. dcrolin

    jim beam Guest

    stock 57k??? want to sell???

    very rare to have to adjust the idle screw. check the vacuum hoses for
    leaks, and check the eacv for proper operation. distributor should be
    fine at this mileage unless you haven't had the rotor arm changed -
    there was a problem with the originals.
     
    jim beam, Mar 10, 2005
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  4. dcrolin

    dcrolin Guest

    Sorry, but I’m not willing to sell at this time. I forgot to mention
    that under heavy elect. load (ex. hazards, lights, fan, and rear
    defrost) the idle really drops...to the point of almost stalling. I
    have not checked the timing yet and there are no vacuum leaks of any
    kind. Thanks for all the feedback.
     
    dcrolin, Mar 10, 2005
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    Orick Guest

    hmm... electrical load should make your idle speed go up. I had a fuel
    blown, #47 under the hood (7.5A) which was for the radio and ECM. I had
    similar symptom. Maybe check the fuse?
     
    Orick, Mar 11, 2005
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