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1990 Honda Prelude Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Coolant, Battery light.
Mileage: 122,236 miles.

Asked on April 12, 2012

Revs up while in neutral

Yesterday I was driving and the battery light came on and within min the gauges stopped working and the battery soon was completely dead. I push started my car and got about half a block before the car dies again..I just bought the car from a private party and it has been a strong running car except the engine will rev up and down on its own in neutral or when it is sitting idle...
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Replied on April 12, 2012

youll need to check the charging sys tested for proper oper.alt.output from the alt.and loadtest on the batrery.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on April 12, 2012

the idle is caused by the isc sensor.the other problemS.mostly all parts stores will scans your codes.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on April 12, 2012

The IAC has coolant hoses running through it so you need to check if the hoses are clogged. Insufficient coolant, vacuum leaks, idling speed excessive high are all possible causes of the hunting.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on May 7, 2012

Replace your Fast Idle Control Valve. I had the same problem. Cheap easy fix. Youtube it.

Tiny Answered by BwimpMNboi
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Replied on May 7, 2012

Same problem does not necessarily mean the same part is causing it. The idle control system consists of many components that can cause the same problem. The FICV can be serviced if the hoses connection are not broken. Usually replacing the O ring and readjusting the valve would do..

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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