1983 Honda Accord 1983 honda accord

109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MISFITEDFIEND
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has a high idle when idle it shakes sometimes and the rpm gauge is usually on 1 but its moving between 1.5 and 2 also when i put it in reverse the car jerks violently
Apr 17, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi MisfitedFiend,

Check the auto choke and ensure it is opening fully after warming up.
Check for vacumn leakages
Check if any solenoid hoses are reversely fitted.
Apr 20, 2010 at 4:07 AM
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