Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

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May 25, 2014

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Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

I just bought my first Honda, it is a 1997 LX sedan. Car drives nice except when i am a traffic jam. After taking it out of gear to come to a stop the idle goes to anywhere between 2500-3000- rpms. If i tap the gas it helps sometimes. Other than that it never does it in normal traffic. Any ideas on the problem?

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May 27, 2014

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Re: Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

You have manual or auto? You could check the transmission fluid or the IAC valve to start.

May 27, 2014

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Re: Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

It is a Manual. Will do! Thank you for the reply.

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Re: Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

HTH, keep us posted on what you find!

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Re: Problem with idling when stuck in traffic

High idle when the engine is warm could mean a few things.
Check the transmission fluid, as previously posted, and also check your Idle Air Control Valve. I had a similar issue with my Civic, and a cleanup of the ICV and throttle body put me back to normal.

I made a little How-to in a previous thread:

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...lp-please.html

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Good luck!