reverse idle..... not as good.

[RCMits]

My idle in reverse is not that good. Reading up on the "search", it came up with everything from motor mounts, idle on the tb, possibly igniters, etc.

Oil levels are good, transmission oil smells and looks good, coolant level is good, no overheating.... and I am getting about 27 mpg on my last calculation from a full tank.

It idles fine when in Neutral, D4/D3 (with brake on). It's only in reverse where it starts shaking. I made sure all my "warm" idle is set to normal idle'ing specifications. I don't have any vacuum leaks from what I can see after spraying to find leaks..... It can't be the igniter from reading, because my idle doesnt really bounce around.

I am going to reset my ECU tommorow, because I haven't reset it since I replaced the VSS (that caused a CEL and Flashing "S"). See if that helps, don't remember if it shook or not before... haha.

My guess is........ motor mount? (could it be that simple)

[CB7_HONDA]

try adjust...my was almost same problem....

[blackice]

My guess is........ motor mount? (could it be that simple)

yep most likely your rear motor mount is shot, on automatics the mount also has a vacuum solenoid that stiffens or softens the mount depending on vac pressure.

[RCMits]

good to know. the car idles at about 9~1k in reverse.. and it shudders. i'll check it out... i would expect things like this after 18 years ;-) nothing too "horrible" thanks guys!!



this wierd looking thing right?

[Stealthman80]

if its vibrating in reverse its the FRONT torque mount not the rear

[RCMits]

if its vibrating in reverse its the FRONT torque mount not the rear

ill check them all out tonight, being that when i do hold the brake and shift gears i feel movement...

doesnt seem to alarming.. =)

front rear, side to side... o/~

[ridinstock]

Let me know what you come up with...mine does the same exact thing...