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1999 Honda Accord Repair Question


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Asked on October 14, 2008

1999 Honda Accord stalling

Engine Performance problem
1999 Honda Accord 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles

car starts fine but wont idle if i give it gas it stays running but if i dint it stalls out everytime, he already have the ignition switch recall dont. what could this be?
Avatar Asked by ramair133

Answer

Replied on October 15, 2008

Hello,

This sounds like the idle air control valve is faulty, the valve opens and closes to allow air past the throttle plate which regulates the idle speed, you can try cleaning it but at 150,000 miles it probably needs to be changed, good luck hope this helps.

Jon

Tiny Answered by banshee05
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