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2001 Honda Accord rough idle

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 83,000 MILES
My 2001 accord dx idles rough in park and when in-gear. Most of the vibration is felt in the steering wheel. I have had the motor mounts replaced and replaced the spark plugs. Should I also replace the distributor cap, rotor, and new plug wires as well? Will this help with the idle issue?

Thanks !
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 AT 6:03 PM

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Tiny
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Hi tedaquatic,

It would depend on what is causing the vibrations. How many of the engine mounts were replaced?

What is the idling speed?
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 4:28 PM
Tiny
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There was only one engine mount that was broken and replaced per the mechanics recommendation. The car idols at around 7500 rpm. Drives great. But just a little rough while in standstill mode. In-gear and in park. Most of the vibration is felt in the stearing column for you reference.

I will await your reply & thanks !
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 AT 1:43 AM
Tiny
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There are 4 mounts in total, 3 of them are important mounts for holding the engine and the last one is to prevent the engine from jerking too hard when shifting to D or R.

Looks like you need to check the other mounts. They would age over time and even if they are not broken, the absorbing qualities of them would have deteriorated.
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010 AT 6:45 AM

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