2003 Honda Accord Idle High

2003 HONDA ACCORD
62,600 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MNHONDAFAN
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Have a manual shift. Lately when my car is cool (i.e. just started), sometimes it idles high (as high as 2,000 rpm). It settles down after a while.

What are the possible causes? My guesses could be need a computer update. Or something is gunked up. Is there anything I can do?
Jul 9, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi MNHondaFan,

When cold starting, the rpm should idle high, that is what it has been designed to do.
Jul 10, 2008 at 7:12 AM
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