Erratic Idle problem in 91 accord

Car not starting or turning over indicates towards multiple possibilities. It can be issue with battery or weak battery. But if battery checks out ok, then it can be starter issue or faulty alternator or problem with low fuel pressure or no spark at spark plugs due to dirty spark plugs or faulty ignition coil or injectors getting cracked or dirty and needs to be cleaned.

To confirm the problem, the basic troubleshooting is required.

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Feb 26, 2012 • 2001 Mitsubishi Galant

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I just brought a 91! Accord ex. It needs alot of work I am having a problem with the idle its about 2000rpm adjusted but can't get it down please help

usually a high idle condition is caused by a large vacuum leak.start engine open hood an put ur ear in the engine compartment,listen for any loud sucking sounds ,wiggle vacuum hoses an listen for a change in the sucking noise,usually a telltale sign that youve found it wen the noise changes.also u could have a bad idle air control motor which adjusts an keeps idle around a 1000rpm at idle.i highly recommend gettn ur engines computer scanned for any related codes. a good basis to start ur correct path to diagnosing ur idle issues. good luck hope this helps

May 01, 2011 • Honda Accord Cars & Trucks

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Reves up to high and stays reved high.

high idle choke switch

Aug 23, 2009 • 2000 Hyundai Accent

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Idle

check your idle air control valve and also check to see if your low on antifreeze.

Jul 09, 2009 • 1991 Honda Accord

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I just bought a 91 honda accord se and when you go to stop it stalls or suts off. any ideas of what may be causing this

Check your 91 Accord's ignition coil. The coil goes bad at apprx. 150k miles and cause the car to run rough, hard to start(long cranking time) in the morning, stall after the vehicle has warmed up, cut out while driving and backfire horribly when accelerating from a standstill.

Apr 24, 2009 • 1992 Honda Accord

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91 honda accord cut off

Here are the most common causes of surges, stalls at stops, low erratic idle speed, rough idle and engine hesitation (and other problems), it is in most cases the idle speed control air-bypass valve and or throttle valve and upper intake, these area's get full of gunk and combustion residue over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls, low idle) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake

Apr 06, 2009 • 1991 Honda Accord

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Erratic idle surging at idel and in gear 91 honda accord LX

Sounds like an idle air control valve issue. these can stick open and cause surging. That would be my first step.

Mar 24, 2009 • 1991 Honda Accord

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Idle reving issue....1993 Honda Accord

throttle position sensor problem and possibly the fuel pressure regulator

Dec 08, 2008 • 1993 Honda Accord

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Idle problems driving me insane

IAC -idle air control sensor!! known to be faulty in 91 accords.

Sep 17, 2008 • 1991 Honda Accord

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THE DISTRIBUTOR WILL CAUSE THIS PROBLEM IN A HONDA TRY A KNOWN GOOD ONE .

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Its a sensor for cold starts that fails idles normal after it warms up.

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There is three things that will cause this problem. 1) cold idle valve 2) idle bypass screw 3) vacuum leaks. The most common is the cold idle valve. Looking at the top of the intake, next to the iac valve, you will see a brass colored cap with two screws holding it on. Remove the cover, and using a flat-tip turn the plastic valve seat all the way in until it stops. (it will push against the brass pintle, like it's supposed to). These loosen over time and basically create an internal vacuum leak. Too much air coming in at idle causes the idle fluctuation. Which brings me to item 2. If that didn't fix it, check the idle air bypass screw on the t-body. It should be set about 1.5 - 2 turns from closed. Check for vacuum leaks anywhere between the intake hose and the head. (check the brake booster too) Good luck!

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