1992 Honda Accord

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JERRY422
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  • 1992 HONDA ACCORD
Engine Performance problem
1992 Honda Accord 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200K miles

i turn car on and it accelerates really high and stays that way on its own
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 AT 8:00 PM

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KHLOW2008
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Hi jerry422,

The idling system has a fault and excessive air is getting past the throttle body to increase the idling speed. Check the Fast Idle Thermo Valve, IAC, throttle body and other sources of possible vacumn leakages.

Ensure coolant level is sufficient.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 12:56 PM

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