85 HF dies after warm up... why?
01-02-2005, 10:10 PM
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85 HF dies after warm up... why?
My son has a 1985 crx hf. after it warms up it dies when he comes to a stop. It simply won't stay idling. Is it something as simple as adjusting the idle or is it something else. It is carbureted.
01-02-2005, 10:57 PM
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Check the sticker on the inside of the hood. It lists the low idle speed (750-780 for most honda engines). Assuming the engine is correctly tuned (timing, valve clearance, spark plug gap, etc.), adjusting the idle speed should fix the problem.
01-10-2005, 03:37 PM
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I had the same problem with my car shutting off when I would stop, what you have to do is check the throttle cable, and adjust the idling screw, it is located o nthe throttle body. It should be a screw that is about 1/4" wide or so.