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What causes a surging idle speed on a Honda or Acura? Here, we’re addressing that complaint and what to look for when you run into this symptom. Honda has a unique programmed response to excessive idle speed, resulting in the distinctive Honda idle ‘surge’. Don’t be a parts changer and replace the IAC motor!

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 20

symptoms 50

  • surging idle when warm

fix 50

  • adjusting the cold fast idle valve

test shown enh 50

  • how to scope test a fuel injector
  • understanding how Honda/Acura controls excessive idle speed
  • how to measure duty cycle on a computer controlled solenoid
  • how to test the electrical IAC solenoid
  • understanding common causes of high idle speed conditions
  • understanding the operation of a Honda cold fast idle valve
  • how to determine if the cold fast idle valve is operating properly
  • how to test for a malfunctioning cold fast idle valve at the throttle body
  • how to inspect and adjust a Honda cold fast idle valve

Tools used

  • lab scope

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Playlist

(Chapter 20) Idle Speed Problems and Testing

Related videos:

P0507 Idle Control System (RPM Too High) - vacuum leak - GM:

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Ford Idle Air Control (IAC) valve test (how to adjust minimum idle speed):

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P0506 IAC System RPM below expected (vacuum leak) - Ford:

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Ford idle air control valve (IAC) test - stalling problems:

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