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Engine speed hunts on idle. Auto trans slow shift.

Integra /(Acura RSX in USA?) 3 door DA8 1988 Engine revs stops revs ,stops etc on warm idle. runs OK when throttle opem a little. Auto transmission wont often shift beyond 2nd. Clunky and slow shifts especially when cold. Can sometimes force the trans into higher gears. Often shifts OK when you have done this.

Not Integra model not listed below

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The fast idle valve is inside the throttle body. Sometimes it backs out and needs turned back in (it's threaded). This will cause the loping idle.

Get transmission filter changed with new fluid. Honda does not recommend transmission flushing.

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