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90 Civic si hatch starting problems

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Old 02-11-2009, 06:12 AM
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okay so when it dies out the lights all turn off. instantly
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 04:56 PM
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okay so tonight i threw in my ignition switch. the car started right up. but it usually only does it 1 or 2 times a day. so i will keep it posted. and my idle is at like 1300 what is my EF's idle supposed to be around?
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:16 AM
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ef idle for first start could go from 2000rpms n should lower down to 1 1/2 rpms in bout 20 secs or less n then when the cars good to go idle should be at 1000 rpms or a lil higher

so did u check the codes what code did it give you
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:24 AM
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okay it idled back down after i drove it for a while today it decided it wants to go back to 800 again. so i fixed the igniton my car starts fine and idles good again
 
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