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    Nov 23, 2008, 04:28 PM
    89 Honda accord lxi idle issue (pic)
    Hey guys,
    I have a 89 lxi and I had a split coolant hose (not upper or lower hose)
    Anyway I changed it and now My idle is higher then should be idles when warmed up at like 1200 rpm.. used to be at 700rpm.

    I have read the stick in the Honda thread but I'm kind of dumb when it comes to all this computerized stuff.. (I am a small block Chevy guy)

    Can you guys show or kind of explain where the adjustments is at.. in layman's terms please.. I have provided a pic to help me out w/ the explanation.. If you guys can Note on the pic (save pic as) and kind of explain where it might be.. I would appreciate it very much.. Thanks for your time!! I can provide more pic if needed
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    Nov 23, 2008, 04:30 PM

    Oooh and I checked for vacuum leaks but I did not see any
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    Nov 23, 2008, 04:58 PM

    . Ensure the throttle cable has not popped loose from its bracket--it looks like it may have in the picture. This can affect rpm, by itself.

    . Clean the Idle Air Control Valve with brake cleaner.

    . Remove the air intake and clean the throttle plate, upper port and lower port.

    . Replace the PCV Valve and air filter.

    . If adjustment is still needed, turn the outside throttle cable linkage nut 1/4-turn CCW. If rpm is now okay, snug up the inside (locking) throttle cable linkage nut. Use two open-end 12mm wrenches, where you hold one and tighten the other. You may only need to follow this step, if you are in a hurry.

    Based on your picture, you need to completely change the brake fluid.
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    Nov 23, 2008, 06:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by txgreasemonkey View Post
    . Ensure the throttle cable has not popped loose from its bracket--it looks like it may have in the picture. This can affect rpm, by itself.

    . Clean the Idle Air Control Valve with brake cleaner.

    . Remove the air intake and clean the throttle plate, upper port and lower port.

    . Replace the PCV Valve and air filter.

    . If adjustment is still needed, turn the outside throttle cable linkage nut 1/4-turn CCW. If rpm is now okay, snug up the inside (locking) throttle cable linkage nut. Use two open-end 12mm wrenches, where you hold one and tighten the other. You may only need to follow this step, if you are in a hurry.

    Based on your picture, you need to completely change the brake fluid.
    Thanks for the reply.. Stupid ? Where is the pcv at on this thing?
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    Nov 23, 2008, 08:05 PM

    On the intake manifold--look for a hose running to the plenum.
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    Nov 24, 2008, 06:17 PM

    Thanks man!!
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    Jan 9, 2009, 04:50 PM
    Well after a few weeks.. I found out the problem.. It need a new alternator.. I had one installed and the idle issue is fixed
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