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On honda civic lxi 1997: idling generally ok upon initial starting. once engine is turned off for about 10 minutes and car is re-started, what happens is either the rpm drops during ignition (sometimes to the point of engine stall), or rpm goes very high (up to 2000) and stays there even when already in gear and running. recently done: replaced air filter, cleaned throttle body, tune-up and oil-change. other things we might have missed? some adjustments? timing? any electronics involved? tanks for the help!

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