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m_dyon
Apr 17, 2010, 09:40 AM
I just changed the throttle body gasket on a 1998 honda accord now when I turned the car back on it idles rough and when I give it gas above 2000 rpm it drops back to 1000.

TxGreaseMonkey
Apr 17, 2010, 10:10 AM
. Clean throttle plate and throttle body.

. Clean Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) and upper and lower ports:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-7.html#post1054149

Ensure the problem is not related to a failing Ignition Control Module (ICM). If the problem persists, change the ICM and coil:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post265896

This link may offer perspective:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post260436

m_dyon
Apr 18, 2010, 05:18 AM
I figured it out. When I put it all back togeather I accidentally put the map connector on the tps sensor and the tps connector on the map sensor. Thanks for your help though.