oehawks3

I have a 2000 civic si with a GSR swap. I've had the car for about 2 months, and ever since moving to Arizona, the car dies randomly when stopped at a light or even moving. I am confused because the car starts up fine every time. The car also runs really bad when the A/C is on. Any suggestions?

DanCan'tSwim

You Could have a low charge in your AC system causing your Idle to drop.

Former User

Give more information about the stalling. Does the engine also stall when accelerating or only when you take your foot off the throttle pedal?

Any CEL codes?

Recent A/C work? A/C not working well?

oehawks3

The A/C works, but it isn't consistent with blowing cold air. The engine stalls when idling or inbetween switching gears. Hope that helps.

oehawks3

Also, when idling at a stop light, there seems to be a belt that is having a hard time moving.

Former User

^This would have been worth mentioning earlier.

Is it the A/C compressor belt?

oehawks3

Would the belt cause the car to idle weird?

Former User

oehawks3

??

OmgDelSol

That causes your idle to drop? Interesting, I always thought my battery/alternator was weak. I'll check into that.

Former User

A low refrigerant charge would not cause the idle speed to drop.

oehawks3

Okay, then what's the issue?

Former User

Start by answering questions. Otherwise, all you'll get will be random guesses.

guapski25

1. magnetic idle on AC compressor check it
2. clean your IACV using carb cleaner
3. check engine timing
4. or check ECU

oehawks3

I got the car tuned at local Honda genius here in KC before I made the trip to AZ. I forgot I had 93 octane in the car when he tuned it, and I have been putting 91 in it since I've been down here. I assume the timing is off?

Edit: Update- Was driving on the highway tonight, and all of a sudden the when pushing the gas, the car wasn't reacting to my foot. It made me think the fuel pump wasn't giving out any fuel?

oehawks3

Bump

oehawks3

Update: Car was bogging really bad on the highway, pulled off the hwy and the car died, then wouldn't start back up. I'm lost.
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oehawks3

Just found out it was the distributor, thanks guys.

oehawks3

Well update. Car is getting painted and fixed and I guess the car turns over but isn't delivering any fuel. I know your first assumption is the fuel pump. I have a kill switch that is connected to the fuel pump, but that wouldn't matter if it's not on, right?