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Old 06 Dec 2006, 09:57 am
ldan
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Default Re: Engine races on 1990 Honda

Thanks for responding. It started maybe a week ago. Last night I
added coolant (gotta remember to check those fluid levels from now on)
and it works great now!

Tegger wrote:
> "ldan" <ldandridge@excite.com> wrote in news:1165331329.969397.237390
> @j72g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
> > The engine on my 1990 is racing--reving up to 2000 rpms then dropping
> > back to 1000 rpms--continuously while in drive and also while idling.
> > Any ideas what could be causing this problem and how to fix it?
> >

>
>
> A large air leak normally causes this.
>
> Fast Idle Valve is the first culprit.
>
> When did this start?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
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