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1990 civic idel problem. NEED HELP

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Old 04-27-2010, 01:25 PM
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Default 1990 civic idel problem. NEED HELP

when i start up the car after it has sat and gotten cold, it doesnt want to idel. i have to keep my foot on the gas or it will cut off, if i take my foot off the gas it will die and not want to start back for a few minutes, i need someone elses opinion so i dont waste money
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:26 PM
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i has the same problem so im in this thread with you man .
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something simple try to adjust the throttle cable
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Default Re: 1990 civic idel problem. NEED HELP

Check the idle air control valve. I'd say also check the fast idle thermo valve, but I highly doubt that has the capacity to make it idle that badly.

What happens when the engine warms up?
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