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Subject: Re: 1988 Hond Accord LX - Carburetor Choke

Author:
Glen

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Date Posted: 05:38:17 12/18/03 Thu
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In reply to: Harry 's message, "1988 Hond Accord LX - Carburetor Choke" on 17:11:56 12/17/03 Wed

Harry,

That is the correct fast idle speed if the engine is cold and the ambient air is cold. It should, however, drop down slowly until it is warm.

The fast idle cam has 3 steps, I believe, and the choke coil heater is what pulls the throttle stop screw off of the steps on the fast idle cam. If the engine revs will drop off to somewhere between 2500 and 800RPM when the engine is partially warmed up, then the carburetor choke system is functioning properly. You do, however, have to revi the engine slightly to allow the stop screw to be pulled off the highest ramp of the fast idle cam to one of the lower ones.

If you feel the choke is not operating properly, or has changed from what it used to do, first try cleaning the exterior of the carb with carb cleaner. Take the air cleaner housing off and hose down the linkages, especially in the choke area. Next, you want to make sure all the vacuum hoses are attached and not perforated. You should also check for 12V at the choke coil with the ignition on, engine running. I'm betting that the linkage is sticky.

Hope this helps...glen

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