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1997 Honda Civic RPMs

Tiny
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  • 1997 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
I own a 97 civic dx and when the car is idle, the rpms rev up and down at a constant rate. Would u happen to know what causes this and how it can be repaired?
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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The idle air control valve is the cause. You can try to service/clean it, if that doesn't work, it must be replaced.
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 12:45 PM
Tiny
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How much does it cost to have it replaced?
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 1:05 PM

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