When started RPM's are either really high or pulsating

Tiny
KAHREEM
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  • 1994 HONDA ACCORD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
When I start it up my rpm's are either really high or pulsating. It also runs hot maybe from the rpm's being so high? And when I put it in reverse or drive it takes a few seconds to takeoff. What could be the problem?
Sunday, September 25th, 2016 AT 9:09 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system (very important)

You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carburetor cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
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Monday, September 26th, 2016 AT 5:00 AM

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