engine response for eg si

[Spoon DA9R]

just got an si....now whenever i do full lock on steering the idle will drop and no matter how much i accelerate the idle doesn't climb back up....and at times i have no response from the throttle...anyone know y?

[EuroDude]

It could be a number of things.

I would give it a general service~

- New spark plugs
- Change hte power steering fluid
- Use premium fuel to clean out the injectors
- Clean the IACV and the throttle body
- check the resistance of the spark plug leads.
- Do a cylinder compression test
- Change the oil and filter.
- Get the tappets adjusted

[Spoon DA9R]

yeah i put in new spark plugs and leads..stilla bout the same...so i'll have to get it service checked next week

[bennjamin]

when you do full lock there is quite a strain on the engine...at a guess its normal for a car that age.

[Spoon DA9R]

but then the throttle have NO response at all...keeps remain at 800 rpm...
and sometimes when im starting off at the lights same thing....

[EuroDude]

Short the ECU harness under the glove box and see if there are any ECU codes.

Here's a guide:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9846

[Spoon DA9R]

haha i was just looking at that 5 mins ago..gonna try it over the week end..

[Kiz_EG6]

The idle problem aside, you should not hold any car with power steering in full lock, it damages the rack!!

[bennjamin]

but then the throttle have NO response at all...keeps remain at 800 rpm...
and sometimes when im starting off at the lights same thing....

while relevant , the throttle is a mechanical item.Check the slack in your throttle cable - it may need a slight tighten (look on the inlet manifold for the cable , and there is 2 nuts to "lock" it at a position)
Also listen around your engine bay for vaccuum leaks ("hissing" noise)
Also perhaps replace spark plugs and give a service if needed as described before.

[Spoon DA9R]

i don't full lock then steer...i throttle as i turn full lock...and when its full lock the throttle jsut dropps under 1000rpm....with my drive way u have to do full locks....

anyway..i'll try all the above..thx guys