2000 Honda Accord Car Choking

TYPICALMIZ420

MEMBER
2000 HONDA ACCORD
170,000 MILES

Car Bogging down at 3000 rpms. Usually when hotter outside.
Symtoms:
- Doesn't act up going short distances, Only after 30 to 40 mins of driving (city or highway).
- After driving 30 to 40 mins, begins to bog/choke at 3000 rpms.
- If I barely touch gas pedal and EASE into 3000 rpms car while shift to next gear okay.
- If I jump on the gas it will choke/bog/buck at 3000 rpms, have to left off gas to stop bog.(Cant push it or it will stall the car completely).
- Car will continue to bog the rest of the time driving.
After park for about half an hr or so, car will drive normal again for about another 30-40 mins.
I have monitored this for wks and same thing EVERYDAY. But only when its above 70 degrees out. Can drive at night when its cooler with no problems.
Took car to Autozone to have code read for CEL and it pulled a p1381 code. Not sure what to do now. ANYTHING HELPS
I have replaced the following:
-Plugs
- Wires
- Distributor cap
-Distributor rotor

1 Reply

TY ANDERSON

MECHANIC
684 POSTS

I would check the ignition coil shield under the distributor cap. It's right under the coil. If it appears to be there and installed correctly then move onto the alternator. Reset the check engine light then unplug the electrical connector (the electrical connector that has four wires) and test drive vehicle with it unplugged. If the P1381 comes back with the alternator is unplugged, replace the distributor housing. If P1381 doesn't come back then reinstall alternator electrical connector and have the alternator tested. Most major auto parts suppliers will test for free.
If the alternator test bad a faulty alternator can cause electrical interference that can set this P1381.
Let me know if this answers your question or if you have any more questions.
Talk to you soon, TY