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    Mar 6, 2007, 08:33 PM
    88 Honda CRX Rough Idle
    My CRX idles extremely rough. Also I am sure that the timing is off but have no idea how to adjust it. Can anyone help?
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    Mar 6, 2007, 08:40 PM
    This should help you check your ignition timing:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219963

    Make sure your spark plugs (NGK only) don't have more than 20,000 miles on them. If you haven't changed the rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires recently, I would do so.
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