1986 Honda Prelude eng idle problem

1986 HONDA PRELUDE
12,700 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COOLTIME02
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hi my honda starts by idleing up & down after it is running.i put a new gas filter a a used dist because the older honda dist problems. also after it warms up the car starts cutting out when i driving it for a small time on the road. i stop the car turn the car off and it starts back up!
Apr 13, 2010 at 1:55 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi cooltime02,

The idling system is not functioning corrrectly.

1. Check coolant level.
2. Check throttle body for clogging.
3. Check coolant hoses for clogging.
4. Check idling speed.
Apr 17, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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