2009 crv idle up and down

Asked by GuruLGJ3K May 07, 2019 at 02:41 PM about the 2009 Honda CR-V LX FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

our 2009 CRV idle goes up & down (like it's breathing) from 1000 to 2000 rpm
when i have it on Drive w/out stepping the gas.  so I'm just going about 15mph.  
Check engine light is On.  A/C works.  Other than that it runs fine on highways,
freeways, etc.  Need to fix to get Tags and not sure where to begin.  thank you.

1 Answer

500

Most common problem when it comes to high low idle is to check for any broken hose near the throttle body or intake. Honda's are notorious for broken intake tubes. If that doesn't work, you might need a throttle body cleaning then doing an Idle relearn. Most mechanics who have a high end scan tool can do idle relearn easy. You can do it manually as well, but you would have to google that. Throttle body cleaning, then idle relearn of no broken hoses found around engine. Good luck! Viva Mexico

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Ed92626
    Reputation
    6,900
  • #2
    DavidG12180
    Reputation
    6,670
  • #3
    GuruXPDQ
    Reputation
    5,610
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota RAV4
113 Great Deals out of 2,966 listings starting at $6,495
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 974 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda Pilot
45 Great Deals out of 1,081 listings starting at $3,800
Used Honda Civic
195 Great Deals out of 3,837 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Highlander
37 Great Deals out of 855 listings starting at $7,995
Used Toyota Camry
58 Great Deals out of 991 listings starting at $3,995
Used Nissan Rogue
117 Great Deals out of 5,200 listings starting at $3,888
Used Subaru Forester
30 Great Deals out of 1,249 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
19 Great Deals out of 519 listings starting at $7,700
Used Toyota Corolla
135 Great Deals out of 2,251 listings starting at $2,450
Used Acura RDX
31 Great Deals out of 1,039 listings starting at $1,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.