"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:412378FA.4080204@interbaun.com...
> Mike wrote:
> > Greetings All
> >
> > I've got a problem with my Automatic 97 EX - non-VTEC (Canadian) 127Km
> >
> > Progressively over time, I've noticed that when I come to a stop the car
> > starts to shake and the idle drops below the 500 Rpm Idle.
> > If I remove my foot from the brake, it'll return to idle quicker.
> > Stepping on the brake definitely has an affect on the idle speed when
> > stopped.
> >
> > This only happens when the engine is cold and goes away after it's fully
> > warmed up.
> >
> > So, today I decided replace the plugs, cap, rotor and generally just
clean
> > things up.
> > Unfortunately, the kid at NAPA didn't know what Cap and Rotor to give
me, so
> > I just left with the plugs and figured I'd just scrape any oxidation of
the
> > cap terminals for now.
> >
> > After that, I took it for a test drive and it now totally stalls at
stops
> > before idling at around 100, or so, RPM.
> >
> > I did properly gap the plugs to 1.1mm as per the sticker under the hood.
> >
> > Any help appreciated..
> > Mike..
>
>
> ===================
>
> Mike, that's one of the same symptoms CRV will display just before
> burning valves because they are too tight.
>
> During warn-up, engine misfires or stalls at stop light. See what your
> manual says, and maybe get the valves adjusted...
>
> 'Curly'
>
Thanks Curly
But, I think what I was experiencing was the ECM resetting after I pulled
the terminals off to clean them.

It idles a little better now and doesn't stall.
I even had it at the dealer yesterday for an emmisions test and oil change.
It passed with flying colours.

It's still not perfect and I may bring back to do the valve adustment and
idle setup as you suggest.