Idle control solenoid A20A4

[DSPhat]

So my '89 Accord EX has decided to stop idling recently, and I've troubleshooted it down to a solenoid which can't decide whether it's open or closed (linking inlet to throttle body).

Unfortunately because in NZ where I live, nobody seems to have these old Accords -- finding OEM parts is incredibly difficult. I've bypassed this solenoid and the engine is running fine (albeit idling at 1100rpm warm), however I know that this isn't the best sort of fix.

Is it worth even bothering to fix this issue? I'm considering getting a B20 or maybe even H22 swap at some point in the future, and since the engine at least actually runs I guess I'm fine until other issues arrise.

I've looked on ebay but I don't seem to be using the right terminology to find this part.. I'm happy to upload an image of the part in question.

Thanks in advance
DSPhat

[MessyHonda]

try to take if off and clean it with brake clean. Mine had build up inside and once I cleaned and flushed the cooling system it did not have the same idle problem.