My engine runs too fast, how do I adjust the RPMs?

1993 HONDA ACCORD
147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARV777
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My engine runs too fast. How do I adjust the RPM?
Dec 5, 2008 at 12:27 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi marv777,

There is an idle adjust screw ot the upper part of the throttle body. You can tighten it to reduce the rpm. However if there are any vacumn leakage, you would not be able to reduce it.
Dec 7, 2008 at 3:09 AM
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