1998 Honda Civic erotic idiling

18,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKIE-DICKIE
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my 1998 honda civic idiles very erotic it keeps jumping between 1200 and 2000 r p m s when in neutral, when in gear it wants to do the same but obviousy the transmission won't let it. I replaced the map sensor behind the carb. but no change, when i unhook the wire going to the map sensor it idiles smoother , but will only idile down to 1200 r p m .I and replaced the spark plugs also replaced the radiator cap ,thinking it wasn't circulating the water evenly. What do you think is the matter? Rick
Apr 3, 2010 at 6:50 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Service the throttle body and IACV. If this does not solve your problem, you may have to replace the IACV.
Apr 4, 2010 at 3:51 PM
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