1993 Honda Civic idleing high

Tiny
ABIGAILPINKERTON
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  • 1993 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 16,000 MILES
I am a mother of two and I just got a used car and my car is idleing high when u start it and it will not go past 4 rpms without back firing or spitting and sputtering please atleast tell me what it could be
Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
F4I_GUY
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If it's idling high it is quite possible that you have a vacuum leak. It could be as simple as a ripped vacuum hose, or as major as a leaking intake manifold gasket. Have the vehicle diagnosed. It shouldn't be too hard to find a vacuum leak (if that is the problem).
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 AT 5:49 PM

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