On May 11, 6:38 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> Zippo <special....@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1178916422.077691.169650
> @y5g2000hsa.googlegroups.com:
>
> > Got a 94 Accord,2.2L with manual trans.Engine rpm's can race to 2000
> > when engine is hot and while driving in stop and go traffic.Seems to
> > coincide with the warmer wheather and air going into the throttle body
> > as it seems to be fine while highway driving.I know the IACV is
> > working properly when first starting the car but can it stick when the
> > engine is hot?Map sensor?~thanks
>
> Is it fluctuating between high and low?
>
> First, with the engine COLD, remove the rad cap. Is the coolant right up to
> the top of the rad filler neck? If it's low, top up, fill the reservoir as
> needed, and see if that helps the idle. If not...
>
> With the engine fully warm, remove the air pipe from the air cleaner to the
> throttle body. Start engine. With idle high or fluctuating, block the LOWER
> port in the throttle body with your finger. Does the idle settle down? Then
> it's the Fast Idle Thermo Valve, under the throttle body.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
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Thank you all for your insight.I'll give it a go tomorrow.