Jumping Idle (EK1)

[Dell99]

ok new sparks
cleaned IACV

* ****en hard to crank, then finally got it going and a shit load of smoke was exhausted
(presumably all the crap that is coming out of the exhaust that was lodged in the Throttle body and IACV). Didn't get rid of all the smoke yet

had to go somewhere

* now the fbcker is barely cranking and not turning over
* think the alternator or something is low, Cause now it just cranks for a short time and dies

sigh.... dun kno what to do nex

[Dell99]

still stuck here

its cranking for a short period of time, then it doesn't crank at all

goes without saying that it doesn't kick over

* stuck here, any help

[beeza]

Have you got a mechanic nearby you could get the car towed too...
It may be the best option,just to get it going.Pain in the ass,I know.I still have surging/hesitation issues AARRGGHHHH!!! Bloody Honda`s!

I`m at a loss...

MODS,can U help this man please.

[Vtec R]

could be your thermostat

[Dell99]

god dam,

how could it be a thermosat if it was previously working

* or in the worst possible luck it just decided to crap itself?

[Alexx]

There are many things that could contribute to a hunting idle unfortunately


Oxygen Sensor - Fix by replacing it

IACV - Take it off and clean the deposits inside the valve with throttle body/carby cleaner

FITV - As above, and screw the valve all the way in if the car idles too high during cold starts

Clogged Injectors - Try injecter cleaner, but the best way is to take them out and get them properly flushed out.

Throttle Body - Clean with throttle body cleaner and toothbrush/clean cloth

Thermostat - may need replacing

Fuel Quality - Try 98 octane and see what happens

Fuel Filter - Replace if old with an OEM filter

They are just some of the options

[Dell99]

Engine starts now

* turned out that the Battery needed charging

** Dam when cleaning the IACV, they were right,
a shat load of smoke was spitting out

[beeza]

Ah good to hear.I haven't been able to get on the net for ages...

[dumped echo]

Sorry i didn't check the post earlier...but what you were describing was classic dead battery...
Cranks..then stops...or makes a bad clicking noise....

[beeza]

haha that's what's happening to me now...

[Dell99]

yea
it was a dead battery, after charge it took a while to kick over then the smoke came

[mocchi]

so your hunting idle is caused by battery? or the cause of not cranking is the battery?
hmm.. i think its pretty obvious that it is the latter. but ill ask anyway lol