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Old 05-02-2010, 05:39 PM
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TODAY AT ONE POINT IT KEPT SHUTTING OFF.. I WILL TURN IT BACK ON AND 5 MINUTES LATER IT WILL SHUT OFF AGAIN.. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT HAS NO POWER.. NO ACCELERATION.. IT STILL TURNS OFF.. PLEASE HELP.. WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM?
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First you need to check your check engine light and see what code(s) its throwing

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/how-pull-cel-d4-srs-abs-codes-code-lists-1901557/

I'm going to guess ignition related
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Yeah check the codes..Im going to say right now its probably the Iginition switch happend to me in my 94 Ej1.

^^he nailed it on the head!
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I JUST CHEKED THE CEL CODES.. ITS THROWING : 5 MAP - manifold absolute pressure sensor .. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
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anyone?
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Probably bad sensor. It could be that easy.
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It means your map is bad and you need a new Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor.
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yeh what koopa said
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Before you replace the MAP sensor, first try cleaning it.
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yeah he could clean it but you dont know how long its gonna last after that, prolly the best idea is to just replace it
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Originally Posted by b20hatchek
yeah he could clean it but you dont know how long its gonna last after that, prolly the best idea is to just replace it
A dirty MAP sensor is like a dirty IACV. After cleaning it should be fine.
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hey im just saying
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