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Old 08-07-2007, 07:08 PM
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I've noticed that my idle has gotten pretty low while the car is in drive latey, especially when I have the A/C on. It's been sitting at around 400 rpm or so and the car vibrates as a result. What do I need to do to adjust the idle to about 800 rpm or so?
Old 08-07-2007, 08:00 PM
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There is a screw next to the throttle body facing the passenger side. Its hard to get to. A thin slotted long driver is required. Honda says to unplug the IAC and set to 500 rpm with a fully warm engine. This should be 700 roughly with the IAC plugged in. I personally just set to 700 without doing any of that. But don't quote me.
Old 08-08-2007, 07:05 AM
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If you leave the IACV plugged in, it will be trying to compensate while you're adjusting.

After adjusting it, plug the IACV back in & let it all cool down. Reset your ECU.
Then start it & let it warm up, all without touching the gas pedal AT ALL. This lets the ECU re-learn the behavior of the idle system.
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Yes pulling the 7.5 ecm fuse before doing this is what should be done. Most of the info I read on Alt data online data base at the library.
Old 08-10-2007, 09:22 PM
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ok, thanks for the info. I'll try to take care of this this weekend. where is the IACV? I know on my integra it was at the back of the engine bay, on the intake manifold.




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