1986 Honda Prelude eng idle problem

Tiny
COOLTIME02
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  • 1986 HONDA PRELUDE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,700 MILES
Hi my honda starts by idleing up & down after it is running.I put a new gas filter a a used dist because the older honda dist problems. Also after it warms up the car starts cutting out when I driving it for a small time on the road. I stop the car turn the car off and it starts back up!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi cooltime02,

The idling system is not functioning corrrectly.

1. Check coolant level.
2. Check throttle body for clogging.
3. Check coolant hoses for clogging.
4. Check idling speed.
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010 AT 10:28 PM

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