yeah, i learned from this though. i need to trust my instinct again, i first thought fuel pump when it first started happening but i never followed my gut. there was nothing i replaced that didnt need replacing though, so im only really out the $60 the dealer charged me. I was fine with paying that though since my pressure check of the pump showed proper pressure. replaced it this morning and runs like a champ now. glad to have at least one running car lol. now to get that damned civic up and gone.