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    Nov 20, 2010, 11:23 AM
    1992 Civic Idle Help
    Hi I have a problem with my 1992 Honda Civic, When the car warms up if you stop at a stop sign or a stoplight the idle drops and sometimes dies, also when the car gets hot it WON'T start. Could this be the ECM? If so how could I test it to see if it is? Thanks-Matt
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    Nov 20, 2010, 01:30 PM

    It doesn't sound like and ECM problem at all. It sounds more like the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and/or coil are bad. Here's how to replace them:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

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