Erratic idle, sputters then shuts off

Tiny
WINONAMAILMAN
  • MEMBER
  • 2005 HONDA ACCORD
  • 25 MILES
Fuel pump changed out vehicle looping/erratic idle.
Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 2:50 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

What you are describing sounds like an issue with the idle air control valve (IAC). It could also be a vacuum leak or other issue, but the IAC is my first suspect.

Take a look through this link it talks about how to service the IAC.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

Here is a link that explains how to check for an engine vacuum leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Since you replaced the fuel pump, I will assume you confirmed the fuel pressure is correct and there is no issue with the regulator. Also, I attached a picture below. It shows the IAC on a Honda Accord with the 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. If that isn't correct, let me know.

Let me know if you have questions or what you find.

Joe

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:24 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links