djbumman

I have a 97 civic 1.6l. The car starts up, but once it reaches idle rpm , it dies. I've noticed that having any electronics on while running makes it stall as well. I'm lost and I need this fixed quick. Any help would be appreciated

NotARaCist

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Is your CEL on? Does it work? What does it idle at just before dying? After it dies, can you start the car again, or do you have to wait for it to cool down? Try unplugging the IACV - does it still die when it reaches temperature?

Former User

Also, clean the IACV and test the alternator, and then go from there.

djbumman

Thanks guys, I checked the fluids too and noticed that the oil was bone dry and my coolant fan won't run ( just bought the car). I filled it up and its not having the problem anymore, but what it's the easiest way to diagnose the fan. Thanks again.

djbumman

Cel is on, and I unplugged the IACV, it sits around 1250. I'm waiting for a code reader to get the code. Just for laughs I plugged the IACV back in and the car died

grumblemarc

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Screw a code reader. All you need is a paper clip to jump the service connector.

djbumman

That's my problem, I don't know where it's at, or I would have tried that already. I know it's blue and on the passenger side

grumblemarc

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It's by the ECU. Remove the kick panel and start searching.

djbumman

I found it! I got codes 14 67 72 73 74

NotARaCist

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14 - IACV. Make sure it's plugged in. If it is, clean it. If it's plugged in, unplug it - does the car still die when it reaches operating temperature?
67 - Catalytic Converter. Do you have one? Do you have a secondary O2 sensor?
72/73/74 - Random misfire cyl's 2, 3, and 4. When was your last full tune-up? Check your ignition timing.

djbumman

When I unplugged the IACV and the car reached temp it didn't die, it sat at about 1250 rpm. As for the tune up, that's happening some time this week as well as a new exhaust. The car has 225000 on it so I was expecting some issues

NotARaCist

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Remove, fully clean, and reinstall the IACV. Reset your ECU, and see what codes return.

djbumman

How do I go about cleaning it

NotARaCist

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http://bit.ly/1pHcyJV

djbumman

Ok, so I replaced all the plugs and wires, cap and rotor, cleaned the iacv, and rest the ecu. I'm still having the same problem though. Hard to start, then when it hits idle just turning the wheel cuts off the engine. Any other ideas?

djbumman

And the fan still isn't running

grumblemarc

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Sounds like this engine was abused. Are you still getting CELs? How many miles on it? Compression test the engine.

djbumman

Since I reset the ecu no lights have come back on, and it has 225000 on it. I still have to check the timing, and a compression test is next as well.

djbumman

I have a cold air intake, the sensor that's in it, maf? I pulled it out and the tip of it is melted, car smells like it's burning way too much gas, like it's not getting enough air

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

This happens when people accidentally swap the IAT and the evap purge solenoid plugs.

articul8david

What engine is it?

djbumman

And thank you guys for all the help so far

djbumman

It's the d16y7

djbumman

How can I tell if this was done?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

What are the color of the wires?