Idling problems

[01_integra_gsr]

I have a 92 prelude with a H22 JDM and my Idle is jumping around 1000 to 2000 RPMs. My car starts for about 3-5 seconds then dies out, when I shift from 1st to 2nd it feels like I loose power(when I race)...........I dont know what it could be but they tell me it might be my timing. Anybody that can help me out, are badass people.

[AcesHigh]

Vacuum leak = the culprit 80% of the time. Try the faq.

[lucentinjection]

try unplugging your idle control valve when the motor is on and cold, then plug it back in...if it doesnt go back to normal idle...your idle valve is sticking--i had the same problem

[deadlikeme]

It could be the Fast Idle Thermo Valve...costs about 94 bucks at the Honda dealership.

[ludeguy]

also try a new pcv valve....(they're dirt cheap)

right on the back of a pcv valve packaging it says "symptoms of pcv valve failure"

rough idling
poor acceleration
sludge formation
poor starting
poor gas mileage
excessive oil consumption

in your post your admitted to 3 of those symptoms!

you can also test your current pcv valve by pinching the vacuum hose that goes to it, you should hear a clicking sound from the valve when your car is idling.

i doubt it will solve all your probs but maybe a few!

cheers

[lucentinjection]

could also be a cam position sensor going shitty..........ive had cars in the past that dont idle or idle weird with a bad cam position sensor....i dunnohow much they cost tho but i wouldnt get any other one than Honda Genuine...