[Dan01348]

My 92 cabriolet (Honda engine) 1.6 Keeps its revs to 2000 when its cold for ages at least 5mins is this right? This also happens when i start after leaving it for around 3hours im guessing its the choke but should it stay on this long? also sometimes smells like pure petrol Dan

[E_T_V]

First suspect would be the ECU coolant temperature sensor. This tells the engine when it is cold and so applys the choke electronically. Another thing to check is for an air leak in the inlet as this will cause the engine to idle too high a speed but this will happen both hot and cold.

[Clawjaw]

Has this idle problem always been a prob with these cars Dan?

[woodsy_mv6]

Yup. My 2.2 Accord used to have the same problem.
R.I.P.

[E_T_V]

Late K series are prone to manifold leaks as they had the plastic inlet manifold
Late K series with the plastic throttle body are prone to the throttle sticking open also
T series are prone to coolant temp sensor faults which give incorrect choke operation.
The honda engines aren't prone to it I believe, but I think they use an air valve to control idle speed rather than a stepper motor like the T and early K series did. If this sticks open you'll get the same sort of problem.

[Owen]

Is it standard?