2000 Honda Civic check engine light?

Tiny
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  • 2000 HONDA CIVIC
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Hi,
I have a 2000 Honda Civic DX with 102300 miles on it and it's been idling pretty rough the last few weeks and the engine has been sputtering. I tried fuel injection cleaner, had a tune-up, oil has been changed and I continue to have problems. Today the check engine light came on and a little bit of white smoke came out of the exhaust. I haven't noticed any leaks from anywhere. After the light came on it almost died out on me and I have it parked right now but when I start it again it's idling very rough?
Saturday, November 8th, 2008 AT 7:33 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Have the codes read and report them back here, also check for coolant loss, as the white smoke can be an indication of a head problem, if you can isolate the missing cylinder, check the plug for the white ceramic being a dirty brown colour, this will be a sign of water in that cylinder as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Hi Mark,
Thank you for you quick reply. I am taking the car in tomorrow and having the codes read. I did notice last week there was a small amount of radiator fluid missing from the overflow. I will have the plug checked too. Thank you again, Michelle
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