Re: civic mysteriously losing power
amyjay wrote:
> The engine stops revving despite pressure on the accelerator and the car
> coasts and then slows. Then, the problem will stop, the RPMs will
> increase and the engine will rev commensurate with the pressure on the
> pedal. The problem has been intermittent, so it might happen for 10 or 15
> seconds at a shot, though it's becoming more frequent. The car literally
> stopped moving while I was making a left turn across traffic the last time
> I had it out, and I was almost side-swiped. I kept my foot on the
> accelerator and a second later, it jumped forward.
>
> I've had it at my local Honda dealership for the repairs. Admittedly, I
> can only assume they know what they're doing, though I've only had
> positive experiences there before.
>
> Thanks!
>
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This is a dark mystery . . . . .
So, it never actually stalls, but does it only do it at lower speeds, or
highway as well? Does it matter if you're climbing a hill / coasting
down a hill? What about hot or cold days? We don't know what country
you're in, but have you tried some gasohol, or injector cleaner to be
sure it's not water in the gas? I think it's more like a loose ground
wire on the engine or electronics , but some of that should show up as a
CODE.
Have you tried appealing to Honda's Head Office to see if they will help
out, since it's a SAFETY ISSUE???? I bet they'd be helpful.
'Curly'
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