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    Nov 24, 2008, 01:47 AM
    1997 civic ex erratic idle
    I have a 1997 Honda Civic I've replaced everything except for the alternator yes even the head, valves and ICS! I have a serious idle problem when I start it up it idles about at 1300rpms when I switch into drive it drops down to 200rpms I checked it out with a sensor hooked up to it then it bounces between 300-1100rpms when I start driving it the transmission sticks. Then it usually tries to die when I stop the first time I have to save it by hitting the gas. It acts like this for a while but by the time I've driven 10-15 minutes it idles okay but the steering wheel still vibrates. I have absolutely no idea what it could be and I've taken it to my mechanic that I trust and he is baffled! Any ideas would be a great help!!
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    Nov 24, 2008, 07:44 AM

    . Ensure throttle cable has not popped out of throttle cable bracket.

    . Clean Idle Air Control Valve and hoses:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1054149

    . Clean throttle plate and upper and lower ports.

    . Change air filter and PCV Valve.

    . Replace ignitor and coil:

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

    . Set idle speed to specs:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219948
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