why are the RPMs going up and down after i changed the starter?

2006 HONDA ACCORD
103,000 MILES
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LEONARDOABALLE
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i have an 06 accord 2.4 and it was in perfect conditions with the RPM, one day my car wasnt starting, and it turned out to be the starter. a friend changed it for me and to install it he had to remove the manifold to get to the starter now when i went to turn the car on there is a check engine code P0122 and the RPMs are high on 2000 on park and then it after 2 min. it goes up and down from 2000 rpm to 1000 rpm. Can anyone help?
Sep 6, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check coolant level. low leval will cause this issue

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Sep 7, 2012 at 12:36 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check for vacuum leakages. Removing the manifold means the possibility of it occuring.
Sep 7, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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Check the TPS wire connector. It could be loose or not plugged in.
Sep 7, 2012 at 4:52 AM
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