Okay guys, I had the weekend off and though it was cold, there was no snow on the ground. I drove the Civic everywhere this week and found that I did fix the dying/misfire/backfire/spitting/sputtering problem. Only one time did the car still not run perfect. I started the car, put it in reverse...
sounds like ur car caught my cars disease....fix one thing so another can break syndrome. I am not any help, but I do empathize with you. Sorry to here it
PS - why the hell is the thermostat that Napa sold me so much smaller than the one that I took out of the car? It is the same diameter, but the spring isn't nearly as thick and the basket seems much thinner and not as strong.
Okay, here is the latest: I drained the radiator and flushed the coolant system so I could remove the hoses to have more access to the broken bolt (radiator hasn't been flushed since i put the motor in so it was well past overdue). Side note real quick: I highly advise routine maintenance after...
as u know, I am having a similar problem (with the exception of the lights dimming). First time, i replaced the O2 sensor and it fixed the problem. Second time, I replaced the O2 sensor again and it didn't fix the problem. good luck. My car has been sitting in the garage for about 7 months now...
No, the problem has not been resolved. I replaced the Bosch +4 platinum plugs with Denso Iridiums and it didn't resolve the problem. I then replaced the O2 sensor because the car runs almost as bad as it did when the O2 sensor went bad last time. I replaced the Bosch O2 sensor with a brand new...
I have checked the TPS range, it was incorrect but I fixed it. I adjusted the TPS's position in the throttle body and now have the correct voltage. I have no one to swap MAP sensors with. I did test the MAP sensor and it tested fine. Also, I did clean the throttle body with it attached to the...
PCV valve replaced, car still runs like shit. I am pretty sure I fixed the stalling at stop lights with the adjustment to to the TPS. However, it was just disguising other issues. Now, I cant't drive the car more than a block without it acting up. By acting up, I mean: foot on gas pedal and car...
I got a new PCV valve - I had to order it and have not installed it yet but will this week. The old one does not rattle so I think it was deff time to replace it.
I pulled the distributor cap - a very small amout of corossion on the contacts, but nothing else.
I tested the O2 sensor - The...
Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. Unfortunately, I am not a very reliable source of good information when it comes to troubleshooting. All I know is what I have experienced, and that is very little when it comes to diagnosing problems. I too have some unused plugs from my swap and am also...
I am having a similar issue so I know for a fact that you are doing at least one thing wrong. On the TPS, you can swivel it in the throttle body to get the correct readings (or at least on mine you can). Loosen the screws a little bit, and with a volt meter attached, swivel the TPS front and...
Will try fuel filter again
I pulled the injectors about 4-6 months ago because I thought they were the issue. They look really clean and ohm tested correctly.
I have not removed the distributer cap. About 2 years ago when I had similar issue, a mechanic put a brand new distributor in the car...
UPDATE:
I adjusted the TPS and now have the correct voltage readinds (0.5 closed throttle and 4.5 WOT). The car still has its problem but now is cutting out really bad when I am driving the car. I am gonna test the primary O2 sensor next weekend unless somebody has any better suggestions.
HAHAHA, here is my problem, 1 guy says leave it and 1 guy says fix it. I admit I dont know a lot about this issue so I am asking but it is hard to know what to do when one person says fix it and the other says it is fine. If I do replace it, is there a specific one I should buy? I know a lot of...
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