how much voltage the choke thermostat should be?

1988 HONDA ACCORD
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BIGBLACKBOI9
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Currently the car idles at 2,000 RPMs but when i manually use the choke it lowers to 900 RPMs. So, i was just wondering how much voltage the choke thermostat should be at.
Jan 30, 2023 at 4:49 AM
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With the key on there should be 12 volts at the choke heater coil. This guide can help you test the voltage:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

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Jan 30, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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BIGBLACKBOI9
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Yea that's what i thought. I already checked it, and it was below 1 volt. So, what should I do because it's a new carburetor?
Jan 30, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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Unplug the wire to see if it goes to 12 volts. If so, the choke is shorted in the new carburetor or the EFE relay or fuses has corrosion on it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jan 31, 2023 at 2:39 AM
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Yes the efe heater relay is corroded. What should i do?
Feb 7, 2023 at 2:13 AM
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You are going to need to get a new one, fix the old one or find a used one.
Feb 7, 2023 at 6:39 AM
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I'm finding trouble finding one on the internet. Do i just have to find one in another car or?
Feb 7, 2023 at 10:03 AM
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Yep, the part is obsolete so wherever you can find one. I would try auto dismantlers.
Feb 9, 2023 at 1:28 AM
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