Why does my Honda Civic stall when I start the car?
It appears to happen more once the car is warm. So we drive into town, it appears to be working well, then after a while come back to the car and restart it and it jerks and “misses” then stalls. Usually we need to wait 10 minutes before we can get it started again. It is very frustrating.
What causes a car to stall after sitting for a long time?
If the car has sat for a while, condensation could have caused water to form inside the gas tank. Water in the gas can also result in inconsistent performance from the engine (causing sudden lurches or making it occasionally feel underpowered). Use a code scanner to identify engine error codes.
What was the problem with my Honda Civic?
The dealer then checked all the parts and found everything was alright. Including the sparks plugs and the alternator. The only the thing they thought was a little off was the battery. They said the charge was a little low. The way the receptionist said little made it seem insignificant.
What should I do if my car stalls and wont start?
If your vehicle stalls and won’t start again, but then starts without issue after sitting for a few minutes, it may be a clogged fuel filter. Fuel filters usually need to be replaced every 40,000 miles or so, but because the filter is the easiest and least expensive problem to address, it’s often a good place to start.
It appears to happen more once the car is warm. So we drive into town, it appears to be working well, then after a while come back to the car and restart it and it jerks and “misses” then stalls. Usually we need to wait 10 minutes before we can get it started again. It is very frustrating.
Why is my Honda Civic check engine light not working?
Catalytic converter Computer Check engine light Won’t start Stalls Starting My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I’ve bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes.
Is the Honda Civic still not working properly?
No, unfortunately it is still not working properly, in fact it got so bad I couldn’t drive it at all and it had to be towed. It has gone to another auto electrician who is trying to figure it out by the method of elimination. In addition to the above the spark plugs have been replaced again, with a recommendation to use premium petrol.
How to fix a car that wont start while driving?
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No, unfortunately it is still not working properly, in fact it got so bad I couldn’t drive it at all and it had to be towed. It has gone to another auto electrician who is trying to figure it out by the method of elimination. In addition to the above the spark plugs have been replaced again, with a recommendation to use premium petrol.
Catalytic converter Computer Check engine light Won’t start Stalls Starting My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I’ve bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes.
Why does my Honda Civic D4 stop blinking?
I own a Civic 2000 and when this happened to me, I was informed that there was a thick missing wire that connects the battery to the engine. Once it was installed, the accelerator worked properly and the d4 stopped blinking, but unfortunately this only lasted 4 days. The problem has returned, and I believe it is an electronic matter.
What does it mean when a Honda Civic stalls?
My 2002 Honda Civic randomly stalls. It is hard to figure out exactly when it will happen. This is the story. Back in February back I was in the parking lot and once I started the car it started shaking a bit. Much like if you miss the friction point slightly on a five speed.
When does the cel come on in a Honda Civic?
When you turn the key to “on,” before you start the engine, the CEL should ALWAYS come on. Only when you start the engine should it go off. If it stays on after the engine is running, then there should be codes stored. Thanks for the reply.
Why does my Honda Civic quit while driving?
The engine quits while slowing to a stop or while driving at a constant speed. The speedometer drops to zero and it coasts, but no other electrical system fails. The starter works and the engine restarts, only to quit after 2 seconds. This lasts for about a minute or two, then the next attempt to start is successful, and it runs fine.
What are the symptoms of a 1995 civic?
The symptoms are: – Idles at just above 0 RPM, all the time (on start, hot, cold, wet, dry, etc) – During acceleration, the scar sputters (as if water were in the gas or something)
When does Honda Civic engine hesitate during acceleration?
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Why is my Honda Civic engine stalling out?
When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter. If your Honda Civic’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem:
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What causes a car to stall after starting?
A vehicle with a failing mass airflow sensor may also stall soon after starting. Fuel Pump: The fuel pump in most modern vehicles sits inside the fuel tank and pumps fuel up to the engine.
Why does my Honda Civic DX turn off when I accelerate?
My 91 civic dx turns off when I accelerate at the light 3 times already : ( sucks 10 people found this helpful. It could either a faulty relay, the one that regulates the fuel pump circuit. Could be a dirty fuel pump sock. Could be a fuel pump going bad. Could be bad gas. Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor.
Can a Honda Civic stop at a gas station?
7 people found this helpful. well it first stated last monday after i got gas at shell as always…it stopped twice before i could get out of the gas station,,but started and sputter so i floored it for a min. and it drove fine.
What to do when your Honda Civic stalls?
When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start.
Why does my Honda Civic engine not start?
Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won’t start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.
My 91 civic dx turns off when I accelerate at the light 3 times already : ( sucks 10 people found this helpful. It could either a faulty relay, the one that regulates the fuel pump circuit. Could be a dirty fuel pump sock. Could be a fuel pump going bad. Could be bad gas. Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor.
What’s the problem with my 1992 Honda Civic?
1,060 Asked by nm Apr 09, 2012 at 10:19 PM about the 1992 Honda Civic LX what is wrong with my 1992 civic it cuts off when I give it gas, it idles and starts just fine but when i put it in gear and give it gas it cuts off
Why does my Honda Civic keep cutting off?
Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor. It could be a clogged fuel filter. Could be a faulty ICM. It could also be a faulty distributor. Perhaps time to change out the spark plugs, rotor, and distributor cap. It can also be a faulty ECT. Factually it could be anyone of these, or a combination of…
Why does my Honda Civic shake at idle?
A clogged catalytic converter would cause a shaking. Lift the car and bang on the catalytic converter, listening for sounds of loose filament. Also, after running the car up to normal temperatures and where the idle issue occurs, visually inspect the exhaust.
The symptoms are: – Idles at just above 0 RPM, all the time (on start, hot, cold, wet, dry, etc) – During acceleration, the scar sputters (as if water were in the gas or something)
What happens if the main relay on a Honda Civic is bad?
Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad. On an Accord, you will lose fuel pressure. If the main relay bad on a Civic, you will lose power to the injectors and the fuel pump, but you may not lose fuel pressure since the fuel injectors can’t open without power.
Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad. On an Accord, you will lose fuel pressure. If the main relay bad on a Civic, you will lose power to the injectors and the fuel pump, but you may not lose fuel pressure since the fuel injectors can’t open without power.
What does it mean when your Honda Civic computer is off?
On the other hand, if it is off it means that the computer is not opening and thus not sending either spark nor fuel. This failure is not provided by the scanner. Now, as the computer recibes a signal from a fuse and has got a relay, you should first check this two things.
1,060 Asked by nm Apr 09, 2012 at 10:19 PM about the 1992 Honda Civic LX what is wrong with my 1992 civic it cuts off when I give it gas, it idles and starts just fine but when i put it in gear and give it gas it cuts off
How old is the 1989 Honda Civic Si?
If you have always loved the lines of this era Honda Civic hatchback, this 1989 Si will serve as a terrific daily driver that is fuel-friendly and a blast to drive. Really, this car is nice enough to take to any Cars and Coffee event and it will turn heads based on the fact that it is 30 years old and it looks this good.
Could be a faulty ECU. Could be a faulty Fuel Pressure Sensor. It could be a clogged fuel filter. Could be a faulty ICM. It could also be a faulty distributor. Perhaps time to change out the spark plugs, rotor, and distributor cap. It can also be a faulty ECT. Factually it could be anyone of these, or a combination of…
When did a 1999 Honda Civic EX die?
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Is the Green Key Light on when the Civic starts?
The engine light comes on but go’s out when it starts it only runs for about 3 sec and dies no dtc codes and when it dies it wants to back fire and yes it starts right back up every time.Thanks Is the green key light on when it’s running?