Surging Idle, unless IAC unplugged,.. 1991 Accord
Surging Idle, unless IAC unplugged,.. 1991 Accord
1991 Honda Accord EX, 4 Dr Sedan, FWD, ...
I have recently refurbished most parts in Engine area, @ Professional Mechanical Shop, as included below:
Three (3) diff experienced Mechanics have played with IAC, and have changed both IAC valves (one w Solenoid was changed 2x!), but no luck.
Currently, and even before these repairs, with IAC UNPLUGGED, car feels it has enough power, and has v good acceleration for a 23 yr old car, No sputtering ! (==> so NO vacuum leak?) & (NO defective Airflow sensor?),...
I have seen videos of surging problems on YouTube,.. and if anyone has any more suggestions,..
Thnx
Az_99
I have recently refurbished most parts in Engine area, @ Professional Mechanical Shop, as included below:
- However, aft changing these, Idle speed was surging, 1k-2K in Neutral, and surging forward at stop signs in Drive, (so had to put in Neutral at Traffic lights, annoying ..).. then changed IAC twice, AND 3 mechanics can't figure out what is wrong even after adj idle via distributor,... they have cleaned IAC also,..
- Disabling IAC w Solenoid has bypassed this problem,,, I have videos, of idle speed with IAC plugged in (Surging ), and w/o plugging it in (no Surging,..),...
- The following were changed bef I had this problem
- Spark Plugs, Wires,
- Alternator, Starter, Belts,...
- Fuel Tank, Fuel Pump, some Fuel & oil Lines,..
- Radiator, Condenser, Hoses, Rad Cap,..
- Timing Belt & Water Pump, Tensioners
- Oil Pan & Gasket,
Three (3) diff experienced Mechanics have played with IAC, and have changed both IAC valves (one w Solenoid was changed 2x!), but no luck.
Currently, and even before these repairs, with IAC UNPLUGGED, car feels it has enough power, and has v good acceleration for a 23 yr old car, No sputtering ! (==> so NO vacuum leak?) & (NO defective Airflow sensor?),...
I have seen videos of surging problems on YouTube,.. and if anyone has any more suggestions,..
Thnx
Az_99
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Re: Surging Idle, unless IAC unplugged,.. 1991 Accord
I suggest you sell your useless Honda and get a third gen Camaro. Or Firebird, also acceptable.
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Re: Surging Idle, unless IAC unplugged,.. 1991 Accord
Maybe so, but this site is dedicated to third generation Camaros and Firebirds.
Try a Honda forum.
Try a Honda forum.
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