"R. P." <r_pol12gar@hotmail.com> wrote in news:Z_WdnS-jj_xwv3fcRVn-
ow@comcast.com:

>
> A smaller problem was in the distributor cap where the center carbon rod
> was burned out and there was not even a solid contact between the top
> and the bottom center. Interestingly though I never noticed any problem
> with ignition before. Now I wonder if I was shown my own original
> distributor cap when I wanted to see it.



If the carbon contact was worn that much, then you've not had the cap
replaced when it should have been replaced.

The ignition system is strong enough to allow a spark to jump that gap,
which is why the car ran OK. Forcing the spark to jump that gap throws
extra load on other ignition components, perhaps one reason you had a
distributor failure.


>
> The car seems to run better now, especially because they also replaced
> the thermostat that was stuck open before which I believe because the
> temp gage used to show no warming for quite a long time. Now it looks
> normal.


Neglect again.


>
> The only thing that is worse now than before is the idling speed (aound
> 700) that seems too low and I stall often during starting.



Stalling during starting is a common Honda problem and is unrelated to idle
speed. Please describe exact symptoms.



> If I recall
> the idle speed used to be around 1,000 RPM before. Is it easy to adjust
> or I'm going to have to make another appointment with that shop?
> The car is a '94 Accord LX.


The full-warm idle speed in Drive is around 750rpm. In Neutral it'll be
around 1K. When cold it should idle about 1,500-1,700rpm.

If you're stalling at 700rpm, you've got a different problem.


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