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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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so my car has been sitting in my garage for about a year or so and when i finally try to take it out the the races my car starts to idle really really low around 200 or 150 rpm and sometimes it turns off. anybody know what it could be
 
Old Mar 14, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Does the engine otherwise run fine?
 
Old Mar 14, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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yea it runs fine other than that problem . my guess is that the iacv is dirty from just sittin there collectin dust and crap
 
Old Mar 15, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Yeah, if there is no CEL, clean the IACV with some carburetor cleaner.

http://www.superhonda.com/forum/f94/...r-iacv-144463/

If that doesn't help, try adjusting the idle to a higher speed.
 
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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also the gas is prolly pretty "stale"

i would fill it up with some fresh gas....if you plan on driving it.
 
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