Engine Answer
08-Apr-2003, 08:51 AM
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Engine Answer
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On a day such as today . Ie alot of moisture . turn engine on and exhaust and engine make chugging noise but the car starts .
When I press on the throttle it sounds like engine is choking up until around 3500 rpm then revs okay . after car runs for a bit it is okay
CEL light is flashing initially then stays on .
I have put in engine water treatement and injector cleaner ..
Need Info Please ......
Bbarbulo come on down
On a day such as today . Ie alot of moisture . turn engine on and exhaust and engine make chugging noise but the car starts .
When I press on the throttle it sounds like engine is choking up until around 3500 rpm then revs okay . after car runs for a bit it is okay
CEL light is flashing initially then stays on .
I have put in engine water treatement and injector cleaner ..
Need Info Please ......
Bbarbulo come on down
08-Apr-2003, 09:13 AM
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BTW, generally speaking, I'd say it's time for a tune up... check rotor, cap, wires, and plugs. It seems to me the chugging you describe is a misfire, and the computer is capable of detecting a misfire, hence the code has been set. I recommend you start with a full inspection of the components I described.
08-Apr-2003, 09:19 AM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
BTW, generally speaking, I'd say it's time for a tune up... check rotor, cap, wires, and plugs. It seems to me the chugging you describe is a misfire, and the computer is capable of detecting a misfire, hence the code has been set. I recommend you start with a full inspection of the components I described.
BTW, generally speaking, I'd say it's time for a tune up... check rotor, cap, wires, and plugs. It seems to me the chugging you describe is a misfire, and the computer is capable of detecting a misfire, hence the code has been set. I recommend you start with a full inspection of the components I described.
I am going to try switching the wires and possible the plugs , only seems to happen when it is really wet out and onlyt recently .
Any suggestions on an after market cap and rotor
08-Apr-2003, 09:25 AM
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Ya, the wet condition makes me that much more suspect of your ignition. Well BOND007, do you spray NAWS haha or are you boosted at all?? If not, stick to Honda caps and rotors... actually, I have never changed mine, just a little TLC keeps them going... like 600 grit sand paper in the right spots. Check the resistance of your wires using an ohmeter or multimeter. Should be ~11K Ohms, but could vary. I'll have to check the exact Civic numbers when I go home. How old are your plugs and are they gapped right... do you run NGK copper core? You should.... Don't replace things for the sake of replacing them... test, verify, then replace Use a little di-electric grease on the boots of the wires, and your issues should be solved. As for aftermarket ignition upgrades, as per endyn (the old one), trust only MSD ignition components. This should solve your problem.
or are you boosted at all?? If not, stick to Honda caps and rotors... actually, I have never changed mine, just a little TLC keeps them going... like 600 grit sand paper in the right spots. Check the resistance of your wires using an ohmeter or multimeter. Should be ~11K Ohms, but could vary. I'll have to check the exact Civic numbers when I go home. How old are your plugs and are they gapped right... do you run NGK copper core? You should.... Don't replace things for the sake of replacing them... test, verify, then replace Use a little di-electric grease on the boots of the wires, and your issues should be solved. As for aftermarket ignition upgrades, as per endyn (the old one), trust only MSD ignition components. This should solve your problem.
08-Apr-2003, 10:08 AM
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No prob... I'll get back to you on the resistance values for your plug wires, but I wanna hear if this solves your issues. If the problem persists... lemme know and I'll bring an OBD scanner w/ me on Friday (but I'd rather not if I don't have to, ya know).
08-Apr-2003, 10:13 AM
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I will probably be doing the work on saturday but I appreciate the offer . I will probably change wires and plugs and thenf rom their check cap and rotor and then hopefully will be smiling again .
But thanks for the offer
But thanks for the offer
08-Apr-2003, 12:21 PM
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gatherer, actually I was gonna end up bringing everything cuz we need the software to translate the interface. But since I'm 99% sure BOND's problem is ignition, and the code set will be a misfire, so there is no need to break out the heavy duty diagnostic equipment. BTW, where is the meet on Friday?? 
I gotta make a quick pit stop at Hwy 6 and 401, but that shouldn't take long.
I gotta make a quick pit stop at Hwy 6 and 401, but that shouldn't take long.
08-Apr-2003, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
OK, gatherer is gonna call me w/ updates re: location
OK, gatherer is gonna call me w/ updates re: location
08-Apr-2003, 03:11 PM
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Ya, possible to clean it up... usually gets this buildup of crud from the high-energy charge that jumps the gap, so just sand it very lightly to restore the finish. Like I said, I have a 1998 Civic, original cap and rotor still (~100K kms). Prolly due for a replacement though but I'll be going with a more energized ignition anyways to light the boost.
when it starts to act up like this LOL 
