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98 honda starts runs then drops to 300 RPM after first rev.

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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Default 98 honda starts runs then drops to 300 RPM after first rev.
no codes
new spark plugs
new wires
new value cover gasket
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Low rpm means engine is starved for air; throttle plate is likely very dirty and idle air control valve ports and screen clogged. Clean both. See DIY forum for guidance.

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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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And in the DIY secton, look for a post by me about setting the BASE idle.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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you will love this I took off the battery post so not to run it down a few days later
i hooked it back up and the car runs great. what do you all think
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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You're lucky or intermittent problem.

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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Thank you for the info I am sure it will happen again until it troughs a code.
 
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