1996 Honda Civic Low Idle

Tiny
MRDANJK
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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
My civic idles really low, probably under 1000 RPM. It tends to do this when I come almost to a complete stop, then when I accelerate, it rumbles a little and jolts before catching. I'm not sure what to do. I recently replaced the plugs and wires about 3-4 months ago, Battery seems fine, although the light came on for a split second when this happened. Help, please?
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 6:15 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi MrDanJK

The idling speed is 700 to 800 rpm and if it is going below that, the most common cause is a dirty IAC and throttle body. Cleaning them with carb cleaner and readjusting the idling speed should solve the problem.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 2:29 PM

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