Crosstour Spewing Black Smoke & Stalling? Get Help Here

Hey there! I had nearly identical issues with my 2011 Honda Accord V6 last year. The symptoms you're describing match exactly what I experienced, the stalling, rough idle, and black smoke were a nightmare. Turned out the idle control valve was shot, and the connector cable was completely corroded. My mechanic showed me how the valve wasn't regulating air flow properly, which explained the erratic idle and stalling. It's a serious issue that needs fixing ASAP because it can damage other engine components if left unchecked. In my case, they had to replace the entire idle control valve assembly and rewire the connection. The repair wasn't super complex, but it needed proper diagnostic equipment to verify it was the idle control valve and not something else. The fix completely resolved all those symptoms, no more stalling, smoke, or rough idle. My advice would be to get it checked soon by a shop that specializes in Hondas. They'll need to do proper diagnostics to confirm if it's the idle control valve. Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing your experience! That really sounds like what I'm dealing with right now. The symptoms match up perfectly. Good to know it was fixable! Just wondering, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything been running smoothly since then, or have you noticed any other issues pop up?

Hey again! Yes, absolutely happy to share! I got the idle control issue fixed and it came to 155€ for replacing the faulty cable and plug on the idle control valve. The mechanic spotted the corrosion on the connector right away, it was pretty obvious once they looked at it. I'm really glad you asked about how it's been running since, it's been absolutely spot-on! No more of those scary stalling moments or black smoke issues. The engine runs super smooth now, even when idling in traffic. It's like having a completely different car, honestly. You know that annoying shaking and rough idle? All gone! Haven't had a single problem since the repair, which was a massive relief considering how worried I was initially. My Honda's been purring like a kitten, just how it should be! Definitely worth every cent to get it sorted properly. Hope you get yours fixed soon, sounds like you're dealing with exactly what I went through! Let me know how it goes once you get it checked out!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! Actually, I just got back from a mechanic who specializes in Hondas. You were spot on, it was indeed the idle control valve giving me grief. Funny enough, my repair cost was pretty similar to yours. The mechanic showed me the old valve and connector, they were completely shot. It was kind of shocking to see how corroded everything was! The best part? My car's running like a dream now. No more embarrassing stalling at stoplights or that terrible black smoke. The shaking's completely gone too. The mechanic did a great job explaining everything and even showed me what they were replacing. Really appreciate your help in pointing me in the right direction. Saved me from spending way more time and money trying to figure this out. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the right decision! Take care!