2002 Honda Civic

Tiny
DBLGG
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 90,000 MILES
Sometimes it feels like my car is choking. The idle drops and it acts like it is going to stall. If I hit the gas it comes back to life. When I am driving down the road sometimes I will step on the gas and it does not respond. Then it will take off again
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 AT 12:23 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010 AT 1:01 AM

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