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1990 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Rpm, Abs.
Mileage: 300,000 miles.

Asked on March 2, 2013

Honda Civic Fuel pressure Problem

My 1990 honda civic has absolutely no power on the low end but once i accelerate and finally get the rpms up to about 2500 it runs fine until it drops below 2500 rpms...any suggestions???

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Replied on March 2, 2013

scan for codes and check fuel pressure first

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on March 2, 2013

ok how do i check fuel pressure?

Tiny Response from adrianlawrencedrost
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Replied on March 2, 2013

you can rent a gauge at an auto parts store most of the time otherwise a pro has to do it

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on March 2, 2013

ok i had it checked and the mechanic said the pressure was fine and it idles and in park will have good throttle response...until i put it into gear then it bogs right down...what would cause that any ideas?

Tiny Response from adrianlawrencedrost
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Replied on March 2, 2013

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Tiny Response from adrianlawrencedrost
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Replied on March 2, 2013

did you scan for codes? also check intake vacuum and if 15" or under suspect a clogged converter.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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