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scraham
Aug 9, 2011, 06:31 PM
My 2000 honda accord pulses between 1000 and 2000 rpms when it idles. When I drive down the interstate it kind of jerks when I let off the gas. Egr valve is not old. Any ideas what is wrong

TxGreaseMonkey
Aug 9, 2011, 06:41 PM
Air in the cooling system? Open the bleeder bolt and fill the radiator with coolant, until it comes out the bleeder bolt.

cdad
Aug 9, 2011, 06:41 PM
Might be time for a tune up if it has been awhile. Also clean your injectors and replace fuel filter.

odinn7
Aug 9, 2011, 06:44 PM
Could even be something as simple as a vacuum leak as I have seen these symptoms caused from that before. Really though, it's difficult to diagnose something like this without actually being able to check it out.

scraham
Aug 9, 2011, 07:21 PM
Would the map sensor have anything to do with the problem

TxGreaseMonkey
Aug 9, 2011, 07:43 PM
No.

Fluctuating idle rpm is usually caused by vacuum leaks (too much air), which the ECM constantly tries to adjust for--hence, the fluctuations as the engine "seeks" a level. Check for vacuum leaks--examine hoses, Fast Idle Thermo Valve (ensure valve seat is tight), and Idle Air Control Valve (IACV).