Spastic Idle
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Spastic Idle
I just replaced the head gasket on my `95 DX today, and after getting everything back together, when I start it, the idle is extremely spastic. I don't know exactly how high it's going because there's no tach, but it sounds like it drops till its almost ready to die, and then revs up pretty high. It does this continuously, up and down. We played around with it a bit, but had to cut it short, so I figured I'd see if anyone knew what was up. I've checked the idle adjustment, and the throttle cable tension, and a gew other things, with no luck. From what I've found so far, it could be the timing belt being offset, or air in the coolant system. Both of which are very likely.
Anyone know anything else I should check?
thanks
Anyone know anything else I should check?
thanks
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Definately check to see if you put the timing belt on exactly right.
I had this same problem with my swap and it ended up being not enough voltage going to the sensors in and around the throttle body.
I'd check the timing belt first though.
Hope it helps.
I had this same problem with my swap and it ended up being not enough voltage going to the sensors in and around the throttle body.
I'd check the timing belt first though.
Hope it helps.
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I had the same problem when I swapped intake manifolds. Turned out it was a small fleck of gasket that was left on the head, so it wasn't getting a tight seal. I'd crack the intake manifold back off, and see if that is sealing correctly. Other than that, it has to be something related to a vacuum leak, or the timing belt. Might be off by a tooth, or you didn't tighten the tensioner, so the belt is bouncing between loose and tight...
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[i]I'd crack the intake manifold back off, and see if that is sealing correctly.[/B]
hmmmmm I think we might have a winner on this one. the original gasket crumbled when I took it off, and left little bits on stuck to the manifold. I scraped most of it off, but I bet it wasn't good enough. I'll pull it off tomorrow and try again. is it ok to reuse the new gasket?
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As long as the new gasket isn't deeply scored, and the old goo hasn't pressed into it, you should be ok. Just make sure it hasn't fused to the manifold or head yet. Also, either get a gasket scraper, or just be DAMN CAREFUL with a razor blade. You dig in on that aluminum, and you're f%&ked...
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Originally posted by inspyral
Make sure you didn't get your TPS, IACV, and MAP sensor plugs mixed up, since they all look alike.
Make sure you didn't get your TPS, IACV, and MAP sensor plugs mixed up, since they all look alike.
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I don't think I would worry too much about the plugs. Honda engineers designed the plugs in such a way they are fool proof. You shouldn't be able to plug different connectors together.
BTW, did you get any SES codes? They maybe helpful.
BTW, did you get any SES codes? They maybe helpful.
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Originally posted by Hondaman
BTW, did you get any SES codes? They maybe helpful.
BTW, did you get any SES codes? They maybe helpful.