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1996 Honda Civic Engine cuts out at low RPM sometimes but n

Tiny
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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 96 civic that hesitates at low RPMs it is most noticeable as you start out in 1st or shift into 2nd. When you try to accelerate it hesitates and stumbles till the RPM's get up around 2000 then no problems. It acts the same in 3rd if you shift too soon and lug the engine. The check engine light doesnt come on and I have changed the Fuel filter. The car is fuel injected

Any ideas.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 7:38 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like it could be ignition related, have you had it tuned up yet and if so what parts did they use? Low speed misfires are usually caused by old/faulty ignition parts (plugs, wires, cap, rotor)
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 8:26 AM
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I havent done a tuneup yet. I was trying to decide which direction to go. I will do the plugs, cap & rotor and see if it improves.

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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 9:18 AM
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Let me know how it goes. Be sure to use good parts too. Cheaper isnt better
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 8:09 PM

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