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1998 Honda Civic

Tiny
PATRICIO218
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,000 MILES
I have two questions about my car. The first question is that the car's engine is always idling, when I'm at a stop the engine is not settled the rpm keeps moving from 1 to 2 to 3. Once I start driving it's fine but, when it's cold it does not want to turn on. I have to step on the gas pedal first. The second question is that the muffler gives out a bad smell. I don't know if that is related or to different things.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 AT 7:46 PM

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Tiny
F4I_GUY
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,302 POSTS
Sounds like you got either a faulty/dirty IACV (idle air control valve) or a gummed up throttle body.

I would first recommend doing a throttle body service as well as cleaning the IACV. This should clear up your idle issue and your no-start.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 AT 6:36 AM

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