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1997 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Check engine light, Engine, Timing belt.
Mileage: 166,250 miles.

Asked on December 31, 2012

Honda Civic Check engine light Problem

Was running some errands the other day and the car started shifing funny, taking high RPM's to shift, and stalling at a light. It started right back up and for the next couple lights i had to feather the peddle to keep it running. The shifting then seemed to be fine. At the last light it died as i was making a left hand turn. i coasted to the shoulder and it started back up. Went 1/4 mile to my destination, parked, was inside for 5 minutes then came back out to get it home. It started in the lot, still would not idle, and as i went from reverse to forward it made a screeching noise and died. Hasn't started since. i checked the timing belt and it is in tact. Local parts guy thought it may be a computer problem. One other thing. Recently had my oil changed and when i checked the level it is reading that it is overfilled by quite a bit on the dipstick. Any ideas?
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Replied on December 31, 2012

is the check engine light on??? when did you last have a timing belt changed

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on December 31, 2012

No, the check engine light was not on when this happened. And with it now not starting i don't know if it would be on or not. The belt was change around 85,000.

Tiny Response from CPollard
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Replied on December 31, 2012

does it crank over??? is the battery working???

i would start with basics compression test, fuel pressure and spark

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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