Honda-Acura Surging Idle Speed (case study)

What causes a surging idle speed on a Honda or Acura?
Here, we’re addressing that complaint and what to look for when you run into this symptom. Honda has a unique programmed response to excessive idle speed, resulting in the distinctive Honda idle ‘surge’. Don’t be a parts changer and replace the IAC motor!

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 20

Symptoms
- surging idle when warm

Fix
- adjusting the cold fast idle valve

Tests shown
- how to scope test a fuel injector
- understanding how Honda/Acura controls excessive idle speed
- how to measure duty cycle on a computer controlled solenoid
- how to test the electrical IAC solenoid
- understanding common causes of high idle speed conditions
- understanding the operation of a Honda cold fast idle valve
- how to determine if the cold fast idle valve is operating properly
- how to test for a malfunctioning cold fast idle valve at the throttle body
- how to inspect and adjust a Honda cold fast idle valve

Tools used
- lab scope

Playlist
- (Chapter 20) Idle Speed Problems and Testing
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAFYVCyenqcrqC1WhVE1LTzQSn4mbMjdu

Related videos
- P0507 Idle Control System (RPM Too High) - vacuum leak - GM
https://youtu.be/PKJnW08-Z8c
- Ford Idle Air Control (IAC) valve test (how to adjust minimum idle speed)
https://youtu.be/ayjhL9jpFH8
- P0506 IAC System RPM below expected (vacuum leak) - Ford
https://youtu.be/Sqpelz3aTNQ
- Ford idle air control valve (IAC) test - stalling problems
https://youtu.be/0r3nCwZsS3M

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