"loewent via CarKB.com" <u10197@uwe> wrote in news:7c109c0762390@uwe:

> 98 civic, 289000kms, 5spd, non-vtec.
>
> Driving home in some snow tonight, car started running rough, as
> though on 3 cylinders.
>
> CEL started flashing. Code was P0302 at first. My code reader
> cleared it, then the flashing CEL came back. Read P0300, P0301,
> P0303, P0304. No other codes.
>
> I recently replaced the cap, rotor and sparkplugs (all from
> dealership). I am using Bosch plug wires (I know, but they have a
> lifetime warranty apparently), so I replaced the wires with new bosch
> wires (warranty as mentioned).
>
> While changing the wires, I decided to check the condition of the
> sparkplugs. They all looked fantastic, but I did notice that they were
> all pretty loose! Not falling out loose, but not tight.
>
> Tightened them down, seated the plug wires, and all seems OK now. I
> also reset the computer as the idle was a little low after completing
> the work.
>
> My question is: Did I solve my problem here, or is this a sporadic
> problem perhaps with the ingitor? Anyone else out there have this
> issue before?
>
> t
>



There is a known issue with the CR-V for exactly this problem. The CR-V has
basically the same engine as the Civic.

The CR-V's problem is exhaust valve(s) that have receded into their seats.

Check your valve clearances.

If possible, also do a cylinder leakdown test to check for burnt valves.


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