ok i have a acura and the rpms go up and down and up and down...i was told that its a sensore but the guy doesnt know much english so i cant really understand him, the sensor is attached to the choke thing...i think hes sayin "torque position sensor"...so i dont...please help out....and also i was told that the spark plugs will cause the rpms to jump....please any input would be great!
2006-10-04 13:51:35 · 4 answers · asked by OneProudRican716 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I've seen this problem a million times on Hondas and Acuras. It sounds a little stupid, but the problem likley lies in the distributor. 90% of the time it takes care of the "searching for an idle problem" Call it stupid, but not before you try it
2006-10-04 17:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by mtbman1016 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the EGR valve causes this problem. Just unplug the vaccum line going to it and put a screw in the vaccum line. Could be other things as well....fuel filter, vaccum leak, etc. Inspect the vaccum lines for dry-rot. It's probably time to replace them. You could spray some WD-40 around the vaccum areas and if the RPM's level out, it's a pretty sure bet it's sucking air from somewhere. Find out if this is a vaccum problem or a fuel problem. That will help you find the defect. I'm leaning towards a vaccum problem. Throttle position sensor is fuel related. (actually electronic) Good luck.
2006-10-04 20:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man is trying to say TPS or Throttle Position Sensor. Yes this will cause your rpm to fluctuate, and so would a bad vacuum leak. Do you havea check engine light on? Have the lite diagnosed atan Auto Zone for free. They can test the sysytem and recomend a repair procedure. Or just ask your friends and family if they know of a reputable mechanic/garage in your area. Anything else on my part would be a guess without seeing your car.
good luck
2006-10-04 20:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try to find a vaccum leak first do this, with the car running, by spraying some carb/throttle cleaner around the hoses and if the enginge surges, there's your leak.
2006-10-08 19:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋