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  1. Problems & Solutions RSX
    good day, i am having some issues with my car. i believe this concern has been talked about before. 04 rsx type-s manual transmission here is my problem my idle fluctuate. it goes up and down. it does this while driving but when i come to a full stop the rev is steady. while driving as...
  2. Problems & Solutions RSX
    I have a 2002 Acura Rsx type s. I have a aem air intake in it. And my car has been idiling like crap. I have been driving it around and if I drive around 2k rpms the car starts jerking bad. And shaking. I found a solution. If I plug the vacuum hose the one that goes into the manifold the car...
  3. Problems & Solutions RSX
    I'm on the second mechanic for this issue, looking for some help. My 02 RSX S will start, idle for a bit then turn shut down. The first mechanic replaced the gas pump, but the problem still persisted. He tried to solve it, but then gave and said it was not a mechanical problem, but rather an...
  4. Problems & Solutions RSX
    So i took my car for a drive today and yes it was a bit raining and a few puddles here n there nothing too crazy. After leaving my car parked for a while and ready to leave i noticed i had low gas and my car just turned off, thought it was a low fuel issue but managed to turn it on and drive it...
  5. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hey all. I know I dont post here much because I am fairly mechanically inclined so not much stumps me especially with Honda/Acura. But now I am stumped. So here is the situation. I have searched for this but nothing came up with this specific problem. Only mods are a short ram ait and a...
  6. Problems & Solutions RSX
    I recently replaced my Throttle body and starter, I turned on my car and it stays idling at 3000 RPMs. I don't know how to adjust my Throttle cables or do the idle relearn. Can anyone help me please. Thanks! :run:
  7. Problems & Solutions RSX
    just recently Ive had a problem with my CEL blinking while it idles. When It blinks it also makes the Exhaust Sputter. It goes away once im in gear. But if im in nuetral stopped, it starts up again.
  8. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hi guys i have this problem with my idling Whenever i turn on the a/c the idling flactuates sometimes to the point that the engine will be on stall point but revs up again But when a/c is not on idlings fine and running smooth and im searching on the net for cause and solutions but cant find...
  9. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hey guys, I am trying to put my car back together after finishing adding some upgrades to my supercharger setup (aftercooler, big inlet, HR throttle body, pulley). I finally got everything back together, started the car and let it idle and everything seemed perfectly fine. The problem is as...
  10. Problems & Solutions RSX
    So I checked the timing on the my car which its a 02 rsx type s with the k20z1. Thought it was out of time since it threw the p0341 code but it was fine. So now I have my mwchanic saying if I replace the sendor it still wont fix my shitty idle. Hes saying its the ecu what do u guys think any...
  11. Hybrid & Swaps EP3
    I have been having issues with my engine since the swap. For a while it was burning through ignition coils like crazy, but that may have been due to the coils being eBay brand. Now it isn't idling very well. After warming up it will do things like dip very low or surge very high when...
  12. Problems & Solutions RSX
    My engine threw a connecting rod.. and after having the engine rebuilt, the idle was running high, around 1200 RPMs. Everything else checked out great, and the motor was running good. I drove it about 400 miles after this. Friend who rebuilt the motor suggested replacing the IACV to see if...
  13. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hey guys so I just got the motor swap done in my 02 base (K20A3) nothing special. Anyways the idle just jumps up and down 1000-3000 sometimes but usually just 1200-2500 and it does so quite quickly. Now the IAV thread at the top is great and helpful, but my IAV is broken on the side nipple...
  14. Problems & Solutions RSX
    I just recently bought a 2002 rsx type-s, the previous owner claimed the car had no catalytic converter. The check engine light is on and gave me the codes P0505: IAC circuit condition or idle speed higher/lower than expected , P1166: sensor 1 heater circuit malfunction, P1167 (same as P1166)...
  15. Problems & Solutions RSX
    My car recently just started to idle real bad after being on for 1-3 minutes. It goes from 1-3k non stop! It's driving me crazy!!! I already cleaned the iacv and still nothing. People are telling me to clean it while others say to buy a new one? Idk what to do anymore. Any suggestions????
  16. Bolt-On Basics: RSX (Base)
    Hey guys I have a 2006 base and the only mod that I have on it is an Injen SRI that I have had for about 2 years. I regularly clean the filter and for the past two months whenever I stop at a red light my rpm's just dip to almost 0 and my car sounds like it's about to shut off. This happens 2-3...
  17. Problems & Solutions RSX
    so i have a problem here. i was driving on a raceheader tune and put my cat/stock header on for smog and now when i start my car up it just idles at 1600-1800rpm then bounces around, then will stay fixed at some rpms between 1600-1800. im afraid i may have messed something up. temperate is...
  18. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Before anyone tells me, I did use the search function and google, but there are just so many different problems that COULD be wrong with my car, but I'm hoping with this video and a description you guys could pinpoint the problem for me easier. Anyways, this is what my car sounds like inside. I...
  19. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hello CRSX. I have recently bought an 04 Type S from Florida and brought it back to my country. The car is currently at the work shop being repaired. Yesterday I started it for the first time and noticed a problem with my idling :(. To make this post short, here's a video of what is happening...
  20. Problems & Solutions RSX
    Hey fellas, I recently got a tune-up and since then when idling the car RPMs vary and sometimes falls below 1 and it starts hesitating and vibrating and i think its shut off completely once! no CEL. any ideas?
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