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  1. 02-09-2008, 10:21 AM #1
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    Question Car idling strange!!!

    I have a 93 del sol and here lately it has been idoling strange. It idols up and down for about 1 min. after I start it and after that its all good. Thanks for the help.
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  2. 02-09-2008, 10:23 AM #2
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    FITV valve

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  3. 02-09-2008, 10:25 AM #3
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    http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/Badidle.php

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  4. 02-09-2008, 10:27 AM #4
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    Thanks I will try that real fast... +1 for you
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  5. 02-09-2008, 11:56 AM #5
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    lol that happens to me too.. only when it's real cold in the morning... the idle plays for a bit. but when i start driving, it's str8. i thouhgt it was just cold oil.
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  6. 02-10-2008, 04:29 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by khaxnguyen
    lol that happens to me too.. only when it's real cold in the morning... the idle plays for a bit. but when i start driving, it's str8. i thouhgt it was just cold oil.

    Rough cold idle----> FITV
    Rough running temp idle---> IACV

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    Who does your car idol?

    I kid. Also check your coolant level
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  8. 02-10-2008, 04:44 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    Rough cold idle----> FITV
    Rough running temp idle---> IACV
    so what do u suggest we do? it's replaceable? i wonder if it's harmful? it only goes haywire when it's cold and i try to move the car, but if i start up nd leave it alone, it's fine.
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  9. 02-10-2008, 04:47 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by khaxnguyen
    so what do u suggest we do? it's replaceable? i wonder if it's harmful? it only goes haywire when it's cold and i try to move the car, but if i start up nd leave it alone, it's fine.
    You can remove the FITV, clean it, and adjust it.The IACV can only be cleaned as far as I know. Use carb cleaner. Check the link I posted for more detailed info with pictures. It's not hard at all.

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  10. 02-11-2008, 12:49 AM #10
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    lol fitv mine was lose and my car kept idling at 3000 rpm but that lil up and down idle happens alot on like obd1 and obd2 cars it makes the car heat up faster my friends cars do it when its really cold the increase and decrease in rpms makes the car heat up quicker dont know why
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  11. 02-11-2008, 01:08 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by southside
    lol fitv mine was lose and my car kept idling at 3000 rpm but that lil up and down idle happens alot on like obd1 and obd2 cars it makes the car heat up faster my friends cars do it when its really cold the increase and decrease in rpms makes the car heat up quicker dont know why
    My older motor did that, cold idle would slowly go between 1200-1500rpm until you move the car and then it would be rock solid at 1000 or so until everything gets up to temp.
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  12. 02-11-2008, 04:55 PM #12
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    ^^ someone gave me that explaination too.. but props go to aaronfilipe too
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    Quote Originally Posted by aaronfelipe
    FITV valve

    Well I tried i today and so far it seems to be working! Thanks again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BirdmanSRT
    Well I tried i today and so far it seems to be working! Thanks again.


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    If it stops once it's warm than it coud be the FITV, if it does it only after its warm could be the IACV....then if it fluctuates, hunts, roams, surges, etc. 100% of the time it could be a vacuum leak.
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    idle issues FTL!!! mine freaks out at 1500-1600 and fine all other times?? issa mystery
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    Mine is doing that also. It started when i put a b20 thottle body on my d-turbo. Only when it cold though. I just though it was the weather.
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  18. 02-14-2008, 09:01 PM #18
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    Its IDLE, not IDOL , like AMERICAN IDOL. lol
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