What happens when I idle my Acura RSX?
When this happen, a couple of side effects follow. You can have erratic idle and stalling issues (i.e. idling toggling back and forth between 500 to 1000 RPM) or your car simply stalls out shortly after it is started.
What’s the best way to idle an Acura?
The correct way to do it is by letting your car warm up (wait until the fan comes on) then, while the engine is running, disconnect the IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) electrical plug behind the intake manifold, then adjust the idle screw to 800rpm.
How do you clean air control on an Acura RSX?
Release the clamp on the air tube connecting from the air box to the throttle body and then remove the air tube. Use a plier to release the clamp that’s connecting a small rubber tube from the engine block to the air. Let the tube hang from the engine block but make sure it’s disconnected from the air box.
What causes a car to idle erratically?
Most of the time, erratic Idle is caused by a disturbance in the vacuum system, the engine will continiously try to compensate for the gain and loss of extra air coming into the intake. When you start your car and the engine idles, air bypasses the throttle plate through a couple of holes, one from the FITV and the other from the IACV.
How to clean your Acura RSX idle air control valve?
Picture by soccerman002 at Club RSX Cleaned IACV. Picture by soccerman002 at Club RSX Again, spray the valve liberally and scrub the crevices with a brush until all the dark gunk is removed. If you need to replace your idle air control valve for any reasons, you can order it using part number 16022-PRB-A02.
Why does my Acura RSX stall at 500 rpm?
You can have erratic idle and stalling issues (i.e. idling toggling back and forth between 500 to 1000 RPM) or your car simply stalls out shortly after it is started. This happen because your engine is not getting enough inflow of oxygen to mix and combust with the fuel injection system, thus, stalling out.
What are the specs of a 2003 Acura RSX?
1 RSX (5-sp. manual): 27/33 2 RSX (automatic): 24/33 3 RSX Type-S (6-sp. manual): 24/31
What are symptoms of failing Idle Air Control ( IAC ) valve?
Symptoms of a failing idle air control valve. A faulty idle air control (IAC) valve can cause a number of problems with your vehicle: 1. Incorrect idle speed: An IAC valve that sticks in the closed position will create an idle speed that’s too low.