I got a call from my inlaws because thier 88 Accord LX was idling high. I
had changed the timing belt and alternator on this car about 5k miles ago.
No problems, except for a easily fixed squealing belt, after the work was
done. They recently took the car in to get inspected and the mechanic told
them the car was not going to pass inspection unless they cleaned the
carburetor. Apparently the mechanic used a whole can on the carb and then
the car passed inspection. Shortly thereafter the idle speed jumped. When the
car is cold if you step on the gas the idle speed drops to about 1k. After the
car warms up, it idles at around 2k. I'm going to give the car the once over
this weekend. Anyone have any tips on where I might start looking for the
problem?
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Alex