Why does my 2000 Honda Accord idle high?

Why does my 2000 Honda Accord idle high?

If an engine is not getting enough fuel (this is called “running lean”), due to fuel pressure (regulated by the fuel pump and regulator), restricted fuel injectors, a vacuum leak or really anything that throws off the fuel mixture going in to the engine, this can cause the surge.

What causes Honda Accord 2000 V6 to stall?

Honda Accord 2000 V6 intermitently stalls when idling after start. What may cause it? I have 2000 Honda Accord V6 with 140K miles and which is very well maintained and runs really nicely.

Where is the fuel rail on a Honda Accord?

The 2000 accord has the fuel rail under the intake manifold and right above the engine. The hottest possible place it could have been put. I replaced my 12 year old thermostat with a new one from Honda (167 degrees is the rated temp. for this year) and problem solved!!!

Is the Honda Accord V6 a good car?

I have 2000 Honda Accord V6 with 140K miles and which is very well maintained and runs really nicely. However, every once in a while when I start it it would do some erratic rpm changes on idle and then stall. If I manage to get it moving despite rpm drops, it runs great and would not stall again.

Why is my Honda Accord fuel pump relay not working?

Heat soak after you stop will probably be the highest temperature a relay in the engine bay will see. It seems like Honda has had a lot of problems with relays failing when hot. Search “2000 Honda Accord fuel pump relay”. It looks like the main fuel (pump?) relay under the dash might be the culprit.

Honda Accord 2000 V6 intermitently stalls when idling after start. What may cause it? I have 2000 Honda Accord V6 with 140K miles and which is very well maintained and runs really nicely.

I have 2000 Honda Accord V6 with 140K miles and which is very well maintained and runs really nicely. However, every once in a while when I start it it would do some erratic rpm changes on idle and then stall. If I manage to get it moving despite rpm drops, it runs great and would not stall again.

Heat soak after you stop will probably be the highest temperature a relay in the engine bay will see. It seems like Honda has had a lot of problems with relays failing when hot. Search “2000 Honda Accord fuel pump relay”. It looks like the main fuel (pump?) relay under the dash might be the culprit.

Where is the throttle position sensor on a Honda Accord?

Your Honda Accord uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.