Idle/CEL

1999 HONDA CIVIC
150 MILES
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DALTONMACALLA
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Hello, so my car was idling high..so i took out the throttle body and cleaned it along with Idle air control valve. I put it back in today and now it still idles rough and the CEL is flashing. It also kind of smells like gas but i dont know where from. Could it be electrical?
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Usually when the light flashes, it indicates a misfire. Have the computer scanned to identify what trouble codes is there. That way, you will know what exactly to do.
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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DALTONMACALLA
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well i had it read before and it came up P5050 the engine is getting to high or too little oxygen. So i went and cleaned the throttle body as i said because there was not a vacuum leak. So could me cleaning it have arose to another problem with another code?
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It shouldn't have caused additional problems. If it is on again, I would have it read to make sure it hasn't changed.
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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DALTONMACALLA
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from what i read that i could have broke the gasket but thank you i will try to drive it to the shop
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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