In this video i go over common issues that cause the hunting idle or idle issues in civic. If you like the video be sure to subscribe!! Thank you and god bless!!
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@NGH999994 жыл бұрын
I just had this idle surge after replacing a bunch of original parts (breather chamber, PCV, IAC valve, intake and TB gaskets, coolant transfer tube o-rings, injector seals, knock sensor, etc.) on my 98 Civic's Y5 engine (CVT). Here's a few things I learned. Maybe it'll help someone else with their situation. Used the Lisle spill-free funnel kit to make sure I bled all air out of my coolant system. In doing the above work, I had to do a complete drain of the system (including pulling the block drain plug), so the entire cooling system (block, head, all heater plumbing, etc.) was essentially full of air when the time came to refill with coolant. Once I refilled the system, it took over an hour of idling and multiple fan cycles for the system to completely burp all the air pockets. During this process, occasionally rocking the car up and down helped dislodge bubbles, as well. I also serviced the throttle body for the first time in 22 years. The engine side of the throttle plate, and all internal passages, were filthy. I cleaned the throttle blade and bore w/red Scotchbrite and solvent until new again, taking care to remove only the crud, and no aluminum with it. So at this point, minus the crud buildup, the TB is back to bypassing proper airflow around the throttle plate. This bump in airflow also confused the computer at initial startup. Idle bypass air screw adjustment: was originally sitting at about 1 full turn out from seated. After TB cleaning, 1/4 turn out from seated was all that was needed to put bypass airflow back to where the computer wanted it. IOW, after cleaning the throttle body, the engine didn't require as much additional bypass air from this part of the system. Beyond the above, I pulled both leads off the battery, clamped them together for an hour, then reconnected them to battery. I read this somewhere online - one of the many different "procedures" people use in an attempt to reset the computer. Then turn ignition key to run position for a couple seconds. Then I started the car and left it alone for a full hour to relearn idle. Was interesting to watch the tach, and how the computer kept adjusting RPM to sort itself out. After that hour, the idle still surged very slightly, but after a couple of additional drive cycles, it's idling rock steady and the car runs like the day I drove it off the dealer's lot.
@TexasHondaChannel4 жыл бұрын
William Hastings This is getting pinned good job!
@xHustleHaRdx3 жыл бұрын
Sweet 👍
@xHustleHaRdx3 жыл бұрын
@@TexasHondaChannel Definitely A Good Job 👍 👌 👏
@ashleypickle1328 Жыл бұрын
new to this but i just changed my iac for the second time. got my engine gasket fixed. cleaned the throttle while attached but i think it’s time to take off the TB, coolant, and idle bypass screw 😮💨😅
@ninevoez55692 жыл бұрын
Broooooooooo!!!!!!!! My Honda Jazz's rpm was unstable too. About to lose my mind figuring out what's wrong with it. I followed your first step which is check the coolant, filled it to the max level and BOOOOMMMMM worked like MAGICCCCC 🤯😭 solved the issue
@dekadani5734 Жыл бұрын
replace 4 coils
@reyreyes5467 Жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts!!! Mine just turned on but idled weird and noticed low coolant and fuck😂😭 about to go get some and hope it works
@keithboykin42003 жыл бұрын
Hello, very helpful and informative. Over 40 yrs exp. & still learning, thank you.
@user-lz7nn9bh4w11 ай бұрын
I want to thank you very much for a very thorough explanation of idle issues on Hondas. I I happen to have a 98 Civic EX that's been giving me problems. I just rebuilt the transmission, and replaced the engine solenoid Andy Transmission solenoid. But the engine still tumbles a little bit and so I'm not completely happy. I replace the motor mounts as well. Still I'm hoping to get better gas mileage out of it. I was averaging 14-15 miles per gallons. It used to average 24 miles per gallon (32 hwy).
@PlumbNutz Жыл бұрын
If your car has been sitting for a long time and the idle fluctuates up and down in rhythm try putting a long screwdriver or a pipe onto the idle air control valve and tap it with a hammer while the engine is running to unstick it. This worked for me on my Honda 2.4 l
@jaysee6911 ай бұрын
The question from a newbie is: WHERE is the IACV?
@AlexRyne10 ай бұрын
@@jaysee69depends on a car, google
@user-lg2us4dm4j8 ай бұрын
@@jaysee69near the trottle body if you still looking.
@MikeKollin3 жыл бұрын
I like the way you teach / explain things. Very clear and direct and easy to understand.. .Thanks!
@carloscuevas98532 жыл бұрын
Subscribed after tonight saw your video fixed the fast idle valve and fixed my surge amazing boss thanks honesty keep it up 💯💯
@codymoore3046 Жыл бұрын
Man thank you I have been trying to figure my car out for a while it was fast idle thermal valve it was really loose tightened it up and amazing
@bug85028 ай бұрын
I have been lazy and not checked my coolant level in a long time. That was exactly the problem so thank you for pointing this out as the most common problem.
@savagewarriorzz21994 жыл бұрын
Yes sir after swapping intake manifold from auto to manual I checked for these things just to be sure cause this intake manifold was a head ache to put on. LOL and it was a hose I forgot to connect. And it idles awesome now.
@rickygoss48043 жыл бұрын
More helpful than most vids I watch. Great job guy helped me out
@flatlineracer32073 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did a search for this exact problem on my 1990 Honda CRX. I'm the original owner and never had this problem. It's driving me nuts. Thanks
@edmundochaparro-barriguete12153 жыл бұрын
I really like your complete efforts and encouraging attitude
@wslnelson2 жыл бұрын
Great video covers every thing I would never thought of and appears to be very thorough. Thanks So Much :)
@lorenapalacios01 Жыл бұрын
Dude thankyou you are the man freekin awesome . Very knowledgeable easy to follow and understand. I appreciate u big dawg
@lhernandez8573 жыл бұрын
Sick engine bro. I just got done rebuilding a b18b1 and when I started it, it had a surge to it so I’m hoping these steps will fix it. Thanks bro. Appreciate the video.
@rolandomacielmagana74697 ай бұрын
Omg you are a genius, a genius!!! My idle was doing that bouncy stuff and when i was shifting it was pulling me and choking the engine and i have replaced all the sensors on the throttle body and the iacv but bothing, and then i decided to try out to spray carbon cleaner on the manifold gasket and there was a leak, i was seeing bubbles so i am going to replace it and see if that fixes my issue, hope for the best 🤞🏻
@jesusc.b6327 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate good content such as yours thank you man.
@chuySG12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Well explained, lot of information. Awesome!!
@josiahneice57023 жыл бұрын
Awesome video super informative I really appreciate you taking your time out to make this video thank you blessings to you and yours💪💯
@frankybarra25322 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro you help me and saved me a lot of money going to a mechanic and being robbed
@nielsei4 жыл бұрын
Your grinding hard bro it will pay of eventually
@marcuscosta61022 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very great content, it helped me me a lot!
@victor440_4 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks you should have mention that if the car does not idle it's probably carbon build up around the butterfly valve inside the throttle body. That can be cleaned off with carburetor cleaner and some q-tips. Like I said great videos thanks for the content.
@anthonylavallee436216 күн бұрын
Great video and presentation. Beats all other videos on this topic bar none!
@bascoattico3100 Жыл бұрын
I like the orange bed liner job it’s amazing
@ashleypickle1328 Жыл бұрын
great vid!. i appreciate this because i’m new to my car but every thing seems manageable. 2 years ago i was taught how to changed my IAC and recently for the second time because of the revving and jumping/skipping in park or at a light. i thought it was my engine gasket leak but that was fixed. thought it was my spark plugs- changed those. yesterday i cleaned the throttle body but while attached, changed my air filter & tube, and unplugged my battery to reset BUT i think it’s time to take off the TB, change coolant, and adjust the idle bypass screw 😢😅. i’m determined now. ty for the tips. side tip: i’ve been reading my car workshop manual (honda crv 2001 ex) it definitely helps with diagnosing the code properly P0505
@juliopinto03 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ! Life saver
@ChloesDad4 ай бұрын
Dude great information!!!
@vertrauenmotsamai121721 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video - I was having the similar problem.
@miguelarevalo14892 жыл бұрын
Great tips. I'm having issues with my wife's cousin crappy hinda
@cassiem11483 жыл бұрын
I had this problem. Same idling problem.. Turns out it was my idling control sensor. You defs right
@macnats35413 жыл бұрын
Very detailed demonstration❤️
@elvin8899 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this help me a lot
@JRXHC3 жыл бұрын
Hello, in regards of the throttle body, where does the vacuum line from the lower back side go? Thanks. I been having issues for a while now regarding leaks.
@justinturnereggeson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@shakamuni01 Жыл бұрын
Does does the the IAC valve run off coolant. I know it is there to heat the throttle so it does not freeze up. but is that valve not controlled by a servo motor, or is it some sort of hydraulic thing? It does sound like the fast Idle is controlled fully by coolant.. Reason why I am asking is I get white smoke only when idling with no check engine lights and valve lashes adjusted. Looked it up and a forum mentioned: "Default Re: 2000 Honda CRV smoking at idle whtie smoke at idle and just after pulling away from idle, exactly what i had when my Idle air contrl valve gasket had gone hard and failed! This gasket is repsonsible 2 things, the IAC valve, but also the seal between the housing, for letting coolant into the throttle body walls to assist with warm up, and if it fails like mine did, ityou end up with a coolant channel exposed to the sucton side of the throttle plate, and therfore, high suction (low manifold pressure at idle) causes it to suck hard and pull coolant into the intake. Another stupid design!" So I was temporarily going to bypass the water hoses to the IAC valve to see if the smoke goes away. Yes I am expecting a bad idle but without white smoke. If it goes away I will know it is the IACV gasket.
@busara45thevillain22 Жыл бұрын
There's one in Mt neighborhood somewhere. I call it the humpty dance. Wish I could send this to em. Every morning and some late nights.
@user-ce6wn6ye7v10 ай бұрын
Good video I will try it, I have the same problem
@nicholaspetre111 ай бұрын
I have just wiped and cleaned a throttle body on my Accord 2.4 2011 now I have idle issues - the lowest rpm I get while idling is 840 and it is constantly fluctuating between 840 and 1,100 rpms. I just wonder what could possible go wrong that makes now revs go up and down keeping the lower value pretty high at 840? The reason I went and cleaned the throttle body is that my air intake tube cracked and I had to install a new one and cleaned mass air flow sensor as well.
@markstroud49564 жыл бұрын
Its gonna be great when you get a beater and rebuilt the whole thing. Going through each system and how to work on it. Then top it off with one of your paint jobs. Have a great year.
@TexasHondaChannel4 жыл бұрын
Mark Stroud This was that better. I have been buying beaters and building them up for years. Most the other videos are on my other channel though
@acollins9277 Жыл бұрын
Great detail info, thanks
@GurwinderSingh-xk5fb2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for the video. I have HRV (D16A) in New Zealand. The rpms go Up and down when i accelerate (1500-2000 or 2000-2500) it doesnt do it entire rpm range when car is parked. I have checked TPS with multimeter, checked IAC valve but no gain. What else it could be??
@bikemaurice19533 жыл бұрын
Simple and methodical. Thanx, muchissimo ^_^
@MikeKollin3 жыл бұрын
IF I take out the FITV while still on the engine will coolant come out? I adjusted it, tightened about 2 years ago while still on the engine and worked like a charm.,.. It was hard but I took off 1 bolt then loosened the other and let the plate drop out of the way and used a flat head to tighten it up... But Now I want to take it out to clean it.... will coolant come out? Or just a little bit? Thanks for the video!!
@joseereyes242 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, any idea why on startup my idle is very low like around 200-300 but then once at operating temperature the idle remains constant at 1k
@rickwallace78849 ай бұрын
Thanks very helpful 😊
@EDGAR072811 ай бұрын
Thanks for explain all the problems
@oraldavis7387 Жыл бұрын
thanks again for the information
@terrencecoughlan57042 жыл бұрын
Love my 4 door lx got me wherever I needed to go
@alexislugardo6955 Жыл бұрын
Can u show where the vacume hoses attach to? I have two vacume porta open not sure if to connect a hose from front to back or cap them
@sotheamam1244 Жыл бұрын
Hi there I don't have idle issues but I have a 2005 civic lx with 220000 miles that vibrate a little at idle that bothers me a little, what could cause that little that vibration. No engine check light but does have vibration and when backing up it vibrate more
@centraltexascivic72994 жыл бұрын
I need to upgrade to a z6 I hate my y7 the cold air intake never fits properly but great info buddy
@terrencecoughlan57042 жыл бұрын
My light on the D in drive flicks on and off can you help me find this problem. So far it’s been running good just a light on for the catalytic converter which is no problem. I’d appreciate your help new to this but been watching your projects for a while
@maviswilliams27082 жыл бұрын
Helps alot!
@inhisnameislay3401 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being so thorough and demonstrative could you got my subscription
@pilgrimhere6523 жыл бұрын
I have a 1992 civic with that type of problem, I put a couple new sensors and start , run and go off, I cleaned the troutle intake, looking clean and still have the same problem, But Im not giving up, I like that civic , looking pretty, Sooner a later U- tube and you guys will find the fault.
@BigKWS3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if replacing the MAP sensor will do any good?
@MikeKollin3 жыл бұрын
Can you use Carb Clean to clean out the Fast Idle Thermal Valve?
@tylerchew61672 жыл бұрын
There is a screw on the intake that controls your idle as well. It's on the intake right above where the rubber hose for the air filter attaches to the intake.
@SabrenaGoldmansygaux Жыл бұрын
I replaced my dirty air filter and there was a screw in there I wondered why the idle issue happened right after that… also replaced map sensor
@ivanc92322 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your black intercooler pumping bro ?
@teamdread11167 ай бұрын
Veryyyyyyyyyyyy helpful
@khaliddavis85202 жыл бұрын
My Honda is whistling I put my hand over the IAC and I Suppress the noise?
@adrianf13565 ай бұрын
1994 Honda Accord Lx here and I have a massive surging/idle issues main when sitting either in park or drive at a light. Things Ive worked on and still havent resolved my issue is spark plugs, TPS, IAC valve, replaced the TB gasket (i replaced it wrong so theres a vacuum leak at the gasket), cleaned the TB plate, EGR valve and port cleaning. gonna try and clean the fuel injectors and i have o-rings for the FIT valve coming in half a day so ill be able to do that also. Wish me luck cause I bought the car with a idle problem :D
@ericktalavera9015Ай бұрын
Have you solved it yet ?? I’m on the same boat bought it like 4 months ago too
@ianbotts3702Ай бұрын
I just figured mine out today after chasing down every vacuum line. Same issue bouncing idol in park or neutral. It's a 15.00 rubber seal in between the brake master cylinder and the brake vacuum booster. Try this test when in park press the brake really hard and hold it.
@frias22876 ай бұрын
Good job bro 💪 👍 🔥
@timothyfrost8055 Жыл бұрын
I've got a 1998 honda accord lx 4 cylinder and when in park the idle is anywhere from 2000 to 2500 rpm. But what I don't understand is when putting it in drive it drops down just above 1000 rpm
@ManuelMartinez-ki5oi2 жыл бұрын
Very good video thanks for share
@MrSymbolic72 ай бұрын
I have a Gen. 8 , 2011 Civic and when idling with the A/C Blowing the engine idle will shudder hard as the Compressor kicks on , I suspect that it could be a poor fuel , because it seems to vary from fill-up to fill-up , so possibly to much ethanol or water in the tank from bad gasoline ?
@dameonfochtman8813 жыл бұрын
My 91 crx looses power after it’s warmed up, kinda like it’s loosing compression, but wouldn’t it not have compression from the start? It sounds like it idles fine but it starts dying around the block, do you have any ideas?
@truthseeker1203 Жыл бұрын
My 97 accord is idling really low and rough when turning on ac/headlights, basically any electric accessory.. today I cleaned out the egr and egr passage, most of them were clogged. And the passage was very clogged. Haven’t turned the car on yet but yeah… Does anyone know when setting up a throttle body don’t you drive air bypass screw all the way down, unplug IAC valve, and then adjust the BASS (base idle set screw) to 750, then adjust the bypass screw until idle is 750-800. Is this the correct procedure? And is base idle really 750?
@raeeqmohamed16073 жыл бұрын
I haven't checked all of these but I have this problem where my idle is low and sometimes the car cuts out but then I tilt the accelerator cable downwards and it works fine for the time being but what can the issue be can it be related to this aswell
@chonuLewis2 жыл бұрын
I've had the same issue which started immediately after I removed the BMC air filter to clean. waited for almost 10mins,as there was no difference . i had shut it down & restarted the engine. it was then back to normal. It was my first time removing the air filter, is it generally normal? btw mine is Honda City 1.5exi manual
@chickydogbreath14 ай бұрын
Gonna do this tomorrow it's very likely a coolant level issue. I'm getting the 900-1600 rpm revs. While testing looking it over earlier I noticed the coolant was below the min. Also when I turn on the AC the idle revs up to 2000 and stays there but doesn't surge.
@waynejordan74734 ай бұрын
Same here on a dc4 b18b1
@pilgrimhere6523 жыл бұрын
I have changed all those sensors and valves in a 1992 honda civic, Im gonna check if the manifold gasket is bad. but I ain't selling the nice looking Civic , That's for sure.
@bangissagaling20763 жыл бұрын
Wowww!!! Ty.godbless
@wolfparty42343 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a delete of any those parts?
@terrencecoughlan57042 жыл бұрын
Cranks really good changed the fuel pump starter alternator coils plugs cam sensor crank sensor set the timing to make sure it’s good
@billn9n3 жыл бұрын
Anyone's thoughts on puttering at idle. Sounding like it going to stall but does not. 1.8L civic.
@vandamnjaunclode98132 жыл бұрын
thank you man
@alexkinnane58313 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks!
@seuntiknhem99342 жыл бұрын
I need help on my civic before the tube from my intake to head was off it was running fine now it putters and struggles need help
@Regal_Civic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James.
@TexasHondaChannel4 жыл бұрын
stuart nordstrom Sounds like alternator isn’t charging the battery or your battery is trash
@iDIL532 жыл бұрын
My civic 2010 has this problem Whenever the air con compressor cuts in - the engine shudders for a second. I've cleaned the Throttle body and EGR - works only for a day and the shudder came back Engine mountings are ok and no engine vibration during stops/idle if the AC wasn't ON engine only shudders for a few seconds when AC compressor starts (RPM also dropped a hair but steady at 800 after the shuddering)
@BG-hg7cp3 жыл бұрын
Good vid. I need check all this over. Got my car all back together again after painting intake and installing correct engine harness n ecu for my mini me swap n now car idles high till warm then surges all same parts as b4 with wrong year ecu n harness and ran fine b4. So think I got a vacuum leake or its freaking out bc no o2 sensor in
@BG-hg7cp3 жыл бұрын
BTW this is brandon from alittlebitofeverything. This my other channel
@sh0ut1562 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
@carpo7192 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's my manifold gasket but I'm having problems getting it out. I want to make sure that's the problem before I get too deep into it. That clamp that holds it onto the engine is a pain in the butt. Those bolts tend to wear down, and rest, and you will need a standard set to find that sweet spot where it fits the Bolt 9/32 or whatever it is. I have three bolts broken off at the manifold, fortunately there's enough to grip onto to get them out of the engine. I just don't want to get too far and not be able to fix the problem or find out it was something else. My car's been sitting for 2 years, every time I fix something something else would be the problem as usual
@akanyangmanthebe-qf5kp Жыл бұрын
Driving Honda fit ref normal for hours or less then picking to a high ref a minute then normal again what could be the cause?
@hegeliandetective10343 жыл бұрын
Troubleshooting issue, been looking all over forums for weeks, found some tips but still can't narrow it down. 2000 Honda Civic LX, with JDM D15B(non-vtec) swap, automatic transmission. Symptoms, when warm(not cold), coming to a stop sign idle drops to 100-200rpm, pressing on accelerator it pops back up to 700rpm. On the highway cruising, idle wants to drop randomly a few hundred rpms. Almost wants to stall, press on accelerator just a bit more it recovers. Replaced intake gasket, checked timing, replaced MAP, replaced IACV, topped off coolant, bled coolant. Did various idle adjustments, still unsuccessful. Has a header leak, so I'm thinking it might be a vacuum issue. Will be addressing that, but it wasn't acting like this even with the headers leaking. Just received a throttle-body gasket, in case it needs to replace. Replaced fuel filter, fuel injectors, fuel pump main relay, I'm thinking it could be; 1. Vacuum leak 2. Fuel pump 3. Transmission solenoid Open to any ideas on what I should try first, or if you know what has worked on any issues you've found in the past.
@dadzwag3 жыл бұрын
What fixed it?
@2LuvCris Жыл бұрын
1994 Manual Civic Ex, it idles at a normal 700-800 rpms but when I press the gas it isn’t immediately responsible, rpms go up after about a second and after letting go of gas the rpms drop below 500, almost as if it was going to stall.
@hris9r3 жыл бұрын
very helpful
@MrTor953 жыл бұрын
hey. my neighbor have a 99 civic vtec, and when he is in a sligtly hill, the throtle gose down and the car dies. so i think i will check these out and see if this fixes it.
@ianbotts3702Ай бұрын
I have a vacuum leak I couldn't find. The idol was bouncing up and down, it was a rubber seal in between the brake master cylinder and the brake vacuum booster. When I press my brakes hard it idles fine, and when I take my foot off it bounces.
@iMrp1 Жыл бұрын
if you rev it and it stays at whatever RPM , clean throttle body , fix those lines aswell if loose
@texaslibertystrong4795 Жыл бұрын
Good video
@jhondeleon9798 Жыл бұрын
Thankyousomuch ❤
@Ro-ThaytheFirst Жыл бұрын
Right on 🙏
@yungxwolf69713 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video! Really narrowed down my problem, though I have a 2000 accord and I'm having the same issue, only idles in park though. Is that the same thing going on here? Anyone with any answer please lmk
@joabtrust2 жыл бұрын
Yes, our 2000 Civic surges when in park, put it in gear and it stops until the rpms get low or near idle.
@95TurboSol2 жыл бұрын
My B18c has a high idle (2000ish rpm) but only in the fall/winter, it doesn't surge, just high until it warms up. Do you think it's the fast idle control valve or IACV?
@TexasHondaChannel2 жыл бұрын
If you have a Fast idle valve I would heck that first. if you don’t have one use a spray bottle with water and spray around all possible vacuum leak areas and listen for a sucking sound.
@biocamino_ezequiel11 ай бұрын
Same issue in a 97 CRV. Do i have to screw the fitv to the top? I read that this is calibrated in a certain position, i dont want to create a problem
@terrencecoughlan57042 жыл бұрын
I just put it in park and the D still does that like it’s stuck on a certain gear when I drove it to work one day would not change to the fourth gear it’s a 02 lx auto and I have an 02 ex 2 door which I’ve driven to work after getting it from my grandson sat for 4 days then just started acting up
@brandonkeith6430 Жыл бұрын
I had a Chinese aluminum 3 core radiator that was on my dc4 integra installed from the previous owner and had a small leak not enough to be noticeable because the sits it is my toy not a daily driven one day it started idle surging thought what most though iacv so I cleaned it nothing then changed it nothing luckily I had do a Very hard U-turn because a semi was coming at me and the radiator popped on me. I put the new radiator on still have the surging switch back to the OE valve but cleaned it with carburetor cleaner and old toothbrush If you don’t use a toothbrush, basically doesn’t do anything at least on my car I also cleaned where it connects to the Intake manifold, the one closer, the hole closer to the driver side on the top is the one that was really dirty. If you don’t clean it with a toothbrush, you’ll never know and it’s hard to see unless you have a mirror or you take the intake manifold off, which is ridiculous if that’s what it is so it’s all I gotta say.