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Forum: Southern California
08-06-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10,427
Views: 190,204
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Anybody around the Bakersfield area???

Anyone know of a good machine shop specializing in checking/resurfacing/machining heads, here in Bako? Also... anyone have any suggestions for decent aftermarket gasket sets?
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10-18-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,780
Posted By ffspiel

P0420 code.... influenced by headgasket leak?

Quick question. I've posted my Civic's problem a while back, thowing P0420 code, and have done the following:

Tune-up, New OEM CAT, upper/lower O2 sensors.... still no change.

Original problem...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-18-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,039
Posted By ffspiel

Head gasket procedure... 99 Civic EX

After developing and dealing with a code thrown (P0420), doing a lot of replacement of parts, I'm coming to the conclusion that I think I've got a head gasket problem.

I've never personally...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
05-18-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

I replaced a lot of things, but what seemed to fix my stalling issue is a replacement of either the main (fuel) relay and ignition module (the ignition module is located in the distributer); with the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-06-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,670
Posted By ffspiel

Re: At wits end: P0420... help!

I'll try a new radiator cap and check for an exhaust leak; I've read that the exhaust manifold also frequently cracks... so I'll look specifically for that too. Thanks for your replies, WaaBaah.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-06-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,670
Posted By ffspiel

Re: At wits end: P0420... help!

It's a 99.

Also something that's been happening lately: I've noticed the radiator being lower on fluid when I've checked it, yet the reservior is full; the reservior doesn't seem to be allowing...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-06-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,670
Posted By ffspiel

Re: At wits end: P0420... help!

Hi Guys,

Thanks for replying.

Yes.... the catalytic converter was JUST replaced (Honda OEM)

Yes... the upstream O2 sensor was replaced (Denso type).

Yes... the downstream O2 sensor was...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
05-06-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,670
Posted By ffspiel

At wits end: P0420... help!

Hello All,

I've been battling an intermittant stalling problem for about two months now. When it initially started stalling, my Civic EX (165k) threw a: P0420 code. This code was erased and...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-15-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By ffspiel

Re: 99 Civic gives electrical shocks? Help?

... I'd be shocked if I finally fixed this hunk of **** (& be equally shocked if anyone has ever experienced this problem...).
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-15-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By ffspiel

Re: 99 Civic gives electrical shocks? Help?

... static electricity... perhaps; my son just told me this tonight and he's off to swimteam practice. I'm just not sure... driving the vehicle, I've not been shocked, but it still stalls out on...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-15-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

Now son, who drives car, has asked me if "getting a shock when he opens the door (using handle) or when he puts key in ignition is normal?".... ignition switch, perhaps... but what would be the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-15-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By ffspiel

99 Civic gives electrical shocks? Help?

Has anyone on this site experienced their Civc/Acura/whatever giving them a shock when they open their door (using the doorhandle)?

I've been experiencing intermittant stalling problems lately,...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-13-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

Civic stalled again, without notice. Engine warmed, entered a parking lot, lower rpm and speed turn... quit. Dead. My son, who was driving, tried to start it again, starter cranked, console lights...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-13-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

Indicators were diagnosed when the code (P0420) was initially pulled. The code was erased prior to any work being done and did not return, even though the car was doing its frequent stalling at the...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-12-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

.. also.. ignition switch already replaced x 1 year ago due to the recall... with similar problems, but worse, at the time.
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-12-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

Also... new timing chain two years ago.
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-12-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

The year... 99 Civic EX. Air filter clean, new spark plugs, fuel filter. Changing the catalytic converter and the mentioned things seemed to solve the stalling problem; it just doesn't have clean...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-06-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 46,644
Posted By ffspiel

Can a bad O2 sensor cause a stall?

I've been having intermittant stalling/quitting issues with my 166k Honda Civic EX. Threw code P0420. Replaced the Catalytic converter and O2 sensor for Cat, waiting on the upstream sensor to come...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-06-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,521
Posted By ffspiel

Will bad upsteam o2 sensor cause a stall?

Just curious....

Been having intermittant stalling/quitting issues with my 166k Honda Civic EX. Threw code P0420. Replaced the Catalytic converter and O2 sensor for Cat, waiting on the upstream...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-06-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,838
Posted By ffspiel

Re: P0420 code thrown... stalling problem, Help?!

I'l post this to myself and anyone who has experienced similarly described problem. (Disclaimer... I'm NO mechanic, I've just been informed and have informed myself about MY particular problem, and...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-04-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By ffspiel

Re: How do I check a bad CAT Convert... ?

Thanks for your reply, Lompseg, I looked at the converter and it's toast; all crumbled in the center with a broken honeycomb on the upstream side. Can't really look through it either. The new one...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-03-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,356
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Catalytic Converter... bad? Please help.

Thx Lioness..... :)
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
04-02-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,356
Posted By ffspiel

Re: Catalytic Converter... bad? Please help.

Hey Lioness... is your name "Elle".... (cute name).

In my haste, I believe I ordered the wrong O2 sensor, probably have to send it back. I ordered a 24625, but the application calls for, as you...
Forum: Engine Management and Tuning
04-02-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By ffspiel

Will an O2 sensor ment for a Civic SI work for an EX?

Got a question that's way above my head... I need a tech that can answer this.

I'm changing out my upstream O2 sensor on my 99 Civic EX Vtech (D16y8) engine. I purchased an NGK sensor from a...
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