Maybe the carb cleaner he used fouled up a sensor in the carb?

Alex Rodriguez wrote:
>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

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