rough idel on 98 accord
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rough idel on 98 accord
hey guys my 98 4cyl accord auto has rough idel when coming to spot the car shakes and it if feels like its gona turn off i put new sparkplug in there (OEM NGK vpower) and has a new cap and rotor that i replaced last year (NAPA) the wires are still the stock ones that came with the car...i noticed in my exhust there is a lota black stuff building up....and i also own a 94 accord and a 2000 camry i check the exhust on thoes cars its not black at all...can anyone help with diagnosing this problem.
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If the EGR doesn't pan out, check your rear (vacuum operated) engine mount.
When that screws up, the idle gets rough when stopped IN GEAR like at a stop light. The idle speed doesn't get real low, & the engine doesn't struggle to stay running, but it vibrates more than normal.
But the engine mount won't explain the sooty exhaust...
When that screws up, the idle gets rough when stopped IN GEAR like at a stop light. The idle speed doesn't get real low, & the engine doesn't struggle to stay running, but it vibrates more than normal.
But the engine mount won't explain the sooty exhaust...
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Some people are afraid to touch their cars. I know people that won't even change their own spark plugs.
On another related note, doesn't Honda have top end cleaner that comes in a spray can??
On another related note, doesn't Honda have top end cleaner that comes in a spray can??
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Originally Posted by totalimmortal
Some people are afraid to touch their cars. I know people that won't even change their own spark plugs.
On another related note, doesn't Honda have top end cleaner that comes in a spray can??
On another related note, doesn't Honda have top end cleaner that comes in a spray can??
I've never seen it. I have the brake cleaner and general purose lubricant though. It's god stuff. You can buy that stuff at most Honda car dealership and any Honda motor sports dealership.
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use Carb Cleaner. Buy the can of Carb Cleaner and spray it into your throttle body by having someone hold down the gas all the way while you spray twice or three times, then turn on the car
it may feel like its choking and about to turn off but dont worry it will fix itself. My brothers maxima had this problem with stalling. its a common prollem
it may feel like its choking and about to turn off but dont worry it will fix itself. My brothers maxima had this problem with stalling. its a common prollem