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Carburetor
1989 Honda Accord Carburetor
1989 HONDA ACCORD
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
RC JONES
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when car is started the engine races like im steeping on the gas while car is idling and smoke comes from the engine area around the maninfold
Apr 25, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Rc Jones,
The high idling could be due to a fault with the auto chole or idle control system.
The smoke from the exhaust should be oil driping onto the exhaust due to a bad oil cap or valve cover gasket.
Apr 29, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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