Davenflorida

I spent hours reading the treads and need help please!

1998 Civic EX Automatic

16VHGBBE

1.6 SOHC VTEC

MFR code EJ824WJW

The car starts and runs fine at idle, 1500 rpm and 2500 rpm sitting in park..
Drive it and it hesitates upon acceleration at 15 to 30mph..

I have a code scanner and there are no codes..

I cleaned the IAC, map sensor, throttle body.
Replaced the spark plugs.

asinclado

I am no expert but I just had the same problem and it was my distributor cap. another time it was the ignition wires.

Former User

<p>Is the idle surging between the posted rpms? &nbsp;Is the engine fully warmed up for those idle speeds?</p>

Davenflorida

no its not surging and yes the engine is at normal operating temperature.

Former User

<p>If the engine is not surging, then why did you post two different idle speeds? &nbsp;In addition, the idle speed is abnormally high. &nbsp;Check whether the thottle cable is adjusted too tightly.</p>

Davenflorida

Those were not idle speeds, I was pressing the gas pedal.

Former User

<p></p><p>These are your words, right?</p>

Davenflorida

Yes. The car runs fine at idle (comma) 1500 rpm and 2500 rpm with the car in park,, meaning it only acts up going down the road.

Former User

<p>Haha...I'll return to this thread in a month or so&nbsp;to give you time to write a clear, unambiguous description of your car problems and to see whether you've provided all relevant information.</p>

Davenflorida

Sorry Im not as intelligent as you. That's why I am asking for help..

Davenflorida

Any ideas, anybody?

tony_2018

fyi, idle speed is not 1500. Its +/-750.

NotARaCist

iTrader: (1)

Check your ignition timing, then replace your cap, rotor, and wires with proper OEM hardware. There's more to your ignition system than just your spark plugs.

Davenflorida

Does everyone buy only OEM parts from Honda? No after market parts? Not even Napa?

NotARaCist

iTrader: (1)

The problem with parts stores is that unless you know exactly what you need, you're going to buy ****. It doesn't matter if you go to Napa, or Autozone, or Advance, they all sell you **** if you don't know what you're looking at, and if you do know what you're looking at, you can get them cheaper elsewhere.

wk9k

Just order the parts online if u don't mind waiting And u can get a deal on those basic parts for the ignition that may need to be replaced anyways fresh. Stick with Honda brand or NGK or Denso. Those makers are tried and true. U can get the off brands but like said above might be a real hit or miss.