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Unstable idle


Tano016
05-09-2005, 12:16 PM
Hi,

I've noticed that my idle is unstable on my 2001 integra gsr, its worse on hotter days. When i rev the engine to 2000rpm and let go it goes down to like 200 rpm then it re-stabilizes. Someone told me that it might be the iac valve, others say that it might be a vacum leak somewhere. Does this affect the performance of the car once your off idle?

Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

ryan96gsr
05-10-2005, 03:23 PM
the same thing happens to my teg 96 gsr w/type r head on hot days the idle drops i changed the spark plugs the wires my msd cap rotor fuel filter an still same shit

faygo_freak
05-13-2005, 02:14 AM
i had same problem in my protege...changed wires and that helped a lil for a while then my vacum hose got a HUGH gash in it...replaced it and long story short...no more unstable idles

97integrals
05-13-2005, 12:33 PM
Hi,

I've noticed that my idle is unstable on my 2001 integra gsr, its worse on hotter days. When i rev the engine to 2000rpm and let go it goes down to like 200 rpm then it re-stabilizes. Someone told me that it might be the iac valve, others say that it might be a vacum leak somewhere. Does this affect the performance of the car once your off idle?

Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

Does it only idle low after you give is gas or does it always idle very low?

Tano016
05-15-2005, 07:28 PM
97integrals:
When i'm in neutral and i don't give it gas it's fine. If while i'm in neutral i give it gas and let go it will go down to like 200 rpm and re-satailize, it feels like it wants to turn off.

V T E C H
05-15-2005, 09:30 PM
I have the same issue. My car needs a new IAC valve. YOurs could be a diffrent issue, but thats just whats up with mine.

97integrals
05-15-2005, 09:59 PM
97integrals:
When i'm in neutral and i don't give it gas it's fine. If while i'm in neutral i give it gas and let go it will go down to like 200 rpm and re-satailize, it feels like it wants to turn off.
is the check engine light on?

Tano016
05-17-2005, 02:33 PM
is the check engine light on?
No, it isnt.

97integrals
05-17-2005, 03:06 PM
No, it isnt.
Usually a bad iac valve will throw a cel, I would test your vacum system first.

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