Can a FITV cause a Honda to idle?

The FITV is not the only thing that can cause an idle issue with your Honda so be sure to follow ALL the steps first before making that adjustment. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How to solve Honda idle issues, rough idle?

When watching the Honda idle video please remember that adjusting the FITV is the LAST step in the process and you need to back it off at least 1/2 turn after it bottoms out or it will not start properly when cold. I have many of you come to me and say that you’ve adjusted the FITV and you still have an issue.

What happens when you change gears in a Honda?

Once the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, it destroys the transmission bands and requires a complete transmission rebuild. What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral.

Why do I hear grinding noise in my Honda Accord?

This article applies to the Honda Accord (1990-2002). Those noises you hear while driving about in your Accord may be irritating, but they also indicate that your car may have a mechanical fault.

Are there any problems with the Honda Accord?

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer. CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS). We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. Read more »

What to know when your Honda transmission fails?

What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral. Transmission pops in and out of gear. Transmission slips or won’t engage. The engine revs up before the car starts moving.

What kind of transmission does a 2002 Honda Accord have?

Enter your zip code: Honda Accord 2002 EX-L V6, a month ago around 145K mileage Transmission started jerking abruptly and when the gears shifted. A driving hazzard, and transmission need to be replaced. Researching it seems that most 1998-2002 Honda Accords V6 had the same problem. Definitely a known issue with this model/transmission.

What causes a Honda man car to stall?

The valve are not adjusted properly . Here are the adjustments. This needs to be adjusted correctly and when cold only and will cause this issue. no will not stay running with foot on gas will cough & stall immeadetly when you give it gas but only after its warmed up but still idles fine

Is the Honda man car smooth at idle?

yes smooth at idle also only when cold will acclerate just fine but when warms up still idles perfectly @ 750 rpm but if try accelerating stalls out but will accelerate if you do it very slowly in neutral but will not accelerate in gear

What to do when your Honda engine won’t start?

Let the engine run for about 20 minutes with the hood closed. Remove the wire from the throttle linkage and turn the engine off. Let the engine sit for five to ten minutes, then try to restart the engine several times. If the engine doesn’t start, turn the key on.

What to do when your Honda Civic stalls?

When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start.

Why does my Honda Civic engine not start?

Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.

What does it mean when your Honda Civic computer is off?

On the other hand, if it is off it means that the computer is not opening and thus not sending either spark nor fuel. This failure is not provided by the scanner. Now, as the computer recibes a signal from a fuse and has got a relay, you should first check this two things.

Why is the air conditioner not working on my Honda Civic?

It is usually damaged over time; check whether it’s got any holes and, if so, replace it and the marker will work again. To locate the it, if you take out the seat you will find two lids: the biggest one belongs to the pump, and the smallest one to the float. The air conditioning starts but suddenly stops and does not work any more.

How big is the engine in a Honda Civic?

Recommended for you Engine Engine capacity 1,597 cc Engine type 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC Water Cooled Fuel type Petrol Performance

What do you do when your Honda engine is at idle?

An easy way to find one of these faulty PCV valves is to pinch off the supply line to the PCV valve with a pair of pliers while the engine is at idle. If the idle smoothes out when you do this, replace the PCV valve with an OE unit.

Can a aftermarket PCV valve cause idle problems?

If you see an aftermarket PCV valve, exchange it for an OE valve. Believe it or not, I’ve seen idle issues caused by aftermarket PCV valves on Honda’s. The OE PCV valves last just about forever so you can easily justify the expense. I will admit however that the OE valves sometimes come apart internally and cause idle problems.

Why is my Honda Civic having Idle problems?

Continue reading to find out what can cause your Civic to have idling problems. A car with a vacuum leak can cause an unstable idle. An unplugged vacuum line (as well as a damaged air intake hose) creates discrepancy between how much air the engine’s computer thinks it has, and how much it actually has.

How can I tell if my Honda Civic has a vacuum leak?

The easy way to find out if there is a vacuum leak is to spray the hoses with starter fluid or brake cleaner. Make sure this is done on a cool engine. If any of the hoses are cracked or not sealed correctly, they’ll suck in the vapor and the car’s idle will change. This should help you find the general location of a leak.

Why does my Honda Civic have no fuel?

Confirming power to the fuel pump (with a multimeter) also verifies that the fuel pump has failed and needs to be replaced. If no voltage is present, as your helper cranks the engine, then the cause of no fuel condition is due to either a bad fuse, fuel pump relay (known as the Main Relay).

Why is my Honda Civic del Sol not starting?

Go to: No Start 2: Checking For Fuel. CASE 2: Spark was NOT present in all of the cylinders. This test result tells you without a doubt that the no start condition of your 1.6L Honda Civic (Civic del Sol) is due to a malfunction in the ignition system.

Why does a 4 cylinder engine have a rough idle?

In fact, in the end it may still be there to some degree because of the nature of a 4 cylinder engine. 4 cylinder engines fire every 180º of crank shaft rotation. Because of this, the crank spends a LOT of time in rotation before the next power stroke. This creates a ‘choppy’ power delivery that may be most noticeable at idle.

What causes a Honda Accord to have a rough idle?

While you have the valve cover off check the timing belt tension, if you feel a lot of slack this can cause the cam to ‘chunk’ as it spins causing a rough idle. This is because the valve spring pressure pushes on the cam as it rotates past the lobes causing a brief acceleration of the cam.

Why does my Honda have a high idle?

If that’s the case, it creates a large vacuum leak. When this happens, it effects the idle as well as fuel economy. Usually if the PCV valve fails in this manner, you’ll experience a ‘high’ or ‘hunting’ idle.

How to troubleshoot a Honda Civic fuel injector?

START HERE: Troubleshooting A Bad Fuel Injector. TEST 1: Find the Dead Cylinder First. TEST 2: Measuring The Fuel Injector’s Resistance. TEST 3: Swapping The Fuel Injector. Fuel Injector Troubleshooting Guide. More 1.6L Honda Civic Tutorials. 1996-1998 Fuel Injector Circuit Diagram (1.6L Honda Civic).

How do you swap out a fuel injector?

Swap the fuel injector with another on the fuel rail (if applicable). Depending on the test result you get in TEST 2, you’ll swap out the fuel injector, of the dead cylinder, with its neighbor on the fuel injector rail. TEST 3: Swapping The Fuel Injector. NOTE: You modify the above tests to suit your particular diagnostic needs.

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