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Anonymous Posted on Mar 02, 2010

1996 Honda Accord Rough Idle Even After tune up performed Changed spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor wheel along with all spark plug wires, changed fuel filter, air filter, spent $150 on fuel injector service and the engine still idles rough

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  • Anonymous Mar 02, 2010

    I used all original Honda parts fron dealer

  • Anonymous Mar 02, 2010

    Timing and compression seems ok I used all original Honda parts

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    How is the timing, compression? Were good set of tune up parts used or basic Autozone junk? On Honda's it makes a difference.

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    changed wires spark plugs fuel filter and air filter still acting like it wants to die at idle

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Perform a valve clearance inspection and adjust if necessary. Tight or sticking valves will cause a misfire or rough running concern. Note: Perform valve adjustment when the engine is stone cold. 4cyl: INT 0.26mm EXH: 0.30mm (V6 engine are hydraulic and no adjust necessary.) Also check for a sticking or stuck open EGR valve. For diagnostic purposes only: Remove the EGR valve. Place a business card over the EGR passage and bolt the EGR valve back on. This plugs the EGR ports and if the misfire goes away the EGR valve is partially stuck open and is defective.
Check for low fuel pressure. Check for low compression. Check cam timing. Check for a weak ignition coil. Also don't over look the possibility of worn or broken engine mounts which cause excessive engine movement and engine vibration. -hope this helps

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