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    zhangmajia Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 24, 2007, 10:29 PM
    Idle on 1995 Honda Civic
    Hello,

    As the weather turns cold, my car will sometimes idle very sporadically - as if someone is pushing on the gas for 1 second, letting off, and then pushing again. Any thoughts?
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    Nov 25, 2007, 08:13 AM
    More than likely your Fast Idle Thermal Valve (FITV) is bad, do you have any repair info on hand, do you have a digital camera to post pics here or to your own pic site where you keep family photos? More help standing by. Exactly which Civic and which engine please.
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