Rough Idle in 1999 Prelude

Discussion in 'Prelude' started by MaWeiTao, Apr 6, 2005.

  1. MaWeiTao

    MaWeiTao Guest

    I have a 1999 Prelude, non-SH. Quite some time ago I got a check engine
    light. I pulled the code and it indicated a problem with the CKP/TDC
    sensors. Despite that the car ran fine.

    Last week I found the car to be idling roughly; it's RPMs were lower than
    they should be. Once I got home, with the car sitting in idle the check
    engine light started flashing. I checked the code again and it returned the
    same one for those sensors.

    So I finally had the sensors replaced. As I approached home the check engine
    light came on yet again and when coming to a stop the engine was idling
    roughly. When sitting at home I revved the engine slightly; it hesitated a
    bit and the revs then dropped back and the car died. I am still able to
    start the car and drive it around.

    The thing to note is that the car is fine when cold; it starts idling
    roughly when it gets warm. When driven the car seems to run more or less
    fine; I get the feeling that it isn't quite right, but the problem is really
    only exhibited when I come to a stop and the car is idling.

    I am hoping someone has any idea what might be causing this. Any advice
    would be appreciated.
     
    MaWeiTao, Apr 6, 2005
    #1
  2. yes its because you bought a honda ;) just kidding that sounds like a TPS my
    friend. They are pricey go to the junk yard and see if you can find one
    decently priced.
     
    Myrone Bagalay, Apr 6, 2005
    #2
  3. if you changed the tps allready make sure its adjusted properly it must be
    addjusted perfectly if its a hair off it will act funny apon acceloration
    and idel.
     
    Myrone Bagalay, Apr 6, 2005
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  4. MaWeiTao

    JEHU Guest

    I had a low/rough idle on my 2000 Civic SiR, Replaced Iac Valve (didn't
    fix), had base idle adjusted to highest level (didn't fix), finally I
    cleaned out the throttle body with some throttle body cleaner (or carb
    cleaner) and the idle was good. There was a buildup of carbon all along
    the bottom edge of the butterfly flap causing at idle to idle lower due to
    not enough air getting past.
     
    JEHU, Apr 10, 2005
    #4
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