Delavanr62

Hey guys how's it going? I'll try to make this as descriptive as possible. My car has been running like a champ until about a week ago. The motor still runs strong but an issue I can't quite pinpoint....Whenever I give it above the average amount of gas it bogs down and the check engine light will flicker on and off. The car hasn't shut off on me while driving but it still is bizarre to me how when I give it gas it just bogs and goes nowhere. The car has 127k miles but I maintain it flawlessly! I just don't understand why this is happening I thought Hondas lasted forever : \

Specs:
99 Honda Civic DX
1.6 SOHC Non VTEC
Automatic Transmission

EG FTW

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im new to this forum, but im no expert mechanic but ive had my experience with cars and whatnot. from the way your describing it, it sounds like it could be a problem with your TPS (throttle position sensor) shorting out or maybe your engine isnt getting enough air through your intake thus causing the bogging. had something similar with my chevy cavalier and my air filter was packed full of dirt and sand. something you might want to look into, but as i said im no expert haha.

grumblemarc

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So the CEL flickers when it happens. Did you try and pull a code? When was the last time a full tune up was done? Change air filter?

Delavanr62

Fixed the issue last night. My dad took it for a drive and said it was the spark plugs....Went and got the spark plugs gapped them .40...threw those bad boys in and runs like a champ now. Cheapest fix I ever had to do haha thanks guys. Thank god for my dad

bignelson001

Wat do mean wen u say gap dem?

JTastic

Mines doing the same. I have a 97 ex and just recently my car started to bog as if it was dying. Maybe it needs new spark plugs? Also I never did a full tune-up on it, and if you can tell me how much it would cost?



Also how do I put a car in my garage? im new to this honda-tech thing

Cap'N Chronic

Yeah when you have bad spark plugs and you put in new ones in in makes a world of difference.

bignelson001

How do u kno if u have bad spark plugs

grumblemarc

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Gotta be a troll.

Cap'N Chronic

Gotta be..

Cap'N Chronic

Usually if your car starts bogging, or not running right. Just take them out and if they look burnt, corroded, ect. change them.

bignelson001

aite dis is the problem wid my 92 hatch si
wen its cold it runs fine nd wen it warms up i cant gun it at all its starts bog nd some ppl say it miss fires i had code 43 nd now i jus have a solid cel wen using paper clips
ive changed my spark plugs nd spark wires, dizzy cap,dizzy rotor,fuel filter,fuel pump,speed sensor nd its still ****ed up!

Trevorallen1991

I am having a similar problem with my 02 civic si 1.7l sohc vtec 5 speed. I would make my own post about it but I'm new to the site and am not sure how..

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Upper left hand corner. Click on New Thread.








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NotARaCist

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You aren't even in the right section.

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