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Old 05-21-2012, 07:44 PM
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99 honda civic lx 1.6 liter 4 cyl, when car warms up idle revs up then back down almost to the point of stalling then revs back up, anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old 05-22-2012, 09:03 AM
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Clean out your IACV and check for vacuum leaks would be my first suggestions.
 
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Old 05-22-2012, 01:35 PM
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Also check that the cooling system is full. Take the radiator cap off with the engine COLD parked on level ground, the radiator should be full to the top.
 
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