2001 Honda Accord IDLE AIR CONTROL

2001 HONDA ACCORD
79,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AMMIS4
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My car once in a while idle rough when stop at light, also when the car is park I accelerate to 3 to 4 k rpm when I let go of accelerator Padel the RPM drops below idle Momentairly. No engine lights come on.
It has shut down twice. so far no warning or any lights .
1. is it Idle air control circuit valve /
2. or map sensor.?
3. can they be cleaned.?

Please let me know
Thanks sburney
Dec 20, 2009 at 3:30 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi sburney,

Yes, it most probably is a dirty IAC and throttle body. Get them cleaned with carb cleaner and the low idling should be resolved.
Dec 22, 2009 at 3:10 AM
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