Rough idle

Tiny
SHAWNAUBOL
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  • 2001 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
Just bought this car and it idles at 500-600 rpm. If I step on it, it revs up and down until I hit the brake.
Monday, January 8th, 2018 AT 1:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a IAC motor that is going out but to be sure we will need to run the codes. Can you follow this guide and get back to me please?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 AT 4:35 PM

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