when coming to a stop..idle drops and engine kind sputters

[Micah 89LXi]

...someone suggested that i need to replace the throttle positioner .....i know many people with this problem...i would like to get it fixed...first i need to get an upper power steering hose if anyone has one to sell email me [email protected] mine is leaking and it sucks

[gruvmstr206]

Honda accords are notoriously known for doing that especially the 4th gens.

[AZmike]

I have a similar problem. When coming to a stop when I release the clutch the engine drops to about 400 rpm for a second before stabilizing at about 650 rpm idling. Is that what ours does?

I recently replaced the spark plugs and it seemed to help a little, but they did have 35k on them.

[cruznz]

checked for air leaks? has the tps been tested?

[anchovies]

I've also having the same problem but it's intermittent. (I think) if I take a long drive then let the car parked for a coupla hours, then drive again, it does that. But, it's difficult to pinpoint

[AZmike]

Originally posted by anchovies
I've also having the same problem but it's intermittent...it's difficult to pinpoint

Same here. It doesn't cause any real problems; it's just an annoyance. The Honda serivce manual says the mot likely cause is the EACV (electronic air control valve). Once it cools off this fall I may take a closer look.

[anchovies]

Originally posted by 89LXi4dr
The Honda serivce manual says the mot likely cause is the EACV (electronic air control valve). Once it cools off this fall I may take a closer look.

Yeah, eacv is probably the most likely...not activating. If you take it off, you get about the same dying idle.

[accord86]

OK, MY PROBLEM IS WHEN IM COMIN TO A STOP PUSH THE CLUTCH IN AND THEN PRESS THE BRAKES MY RPM'S DROP TO NOTHING AND THE CAR STALLS , SUMTYMES ..........WHATS THE PROBLEM

[dews89blkaccord]

My car recently had a problem like that. Turned out to be the coil.

[anchovies]

Originally posted by accord86
OK, MY PROBLEM IS WHEN IM COMIN TO A STOP PUSH THE CLUTCH IN AND THEN PRESS THE BRAKES MY RPM'S DROP TO NOTHING AND THE CAR STALLS , SUMTYMES ..........WHATS THE PROBLEM

Could be clogged egr valve.
Take it off and clean with carb cleaner.

[rocky2]

Could also be a dirty carboned up throttle body inards. If you can find "carbmedic" its a yellow can banned in CALF. This stuff will clean off stuff left from "gumout". Spary directy into TB with engined reved up. Even a little carbon in there affects air intake.

[Justin86]

It is most likely a clogged EGR valve. Clean it and go for a drive. Check to see if your ECU is throwing out ant codes. A code 12 (12 flashes) means your EGR.

[POS carb]

either your EACV valve is funked up or the EGR is not shutting properly... those are the most likely causes

[accordlxi2.0]

what if it's buzzing sorta loudly when the engine is cold. then still kinda buzzes when it's warm.
when i went to dissconnect the vac. line from it the engine was quiet.
can anyone explain that ?

[Mac]

Check your pcv valve.

[Majr]

I have a 1989 Honda Accord LX it starts just fine accelerates just fine but when I come to a stop sign or a red light it idles really low and sounds like it wants to die can someone please help me with this

[Liamk182]

I have the same issue that I'm working on...1989 Accord LX also, mine is a manual, yours?

[Dr_Snooz]

Adjust the idle speed up?