I just started having some problems with my 02 Civic Ex ,115k miles, Manual Tranny

On my way to the wash this morning i was stoping for a red light and as i put in the clutch and pressed the brakes instead of going to idle the tach just dropped to 0 and the car died. It just stopped idling. I tried starting it but couldn't without holding the gas down. It started shaking and rattling from the driver side engine bay it got worse and worse then when i got on the highway to get home i could barely get the car up to 55. I had to try and get home without letting off the gas or the car would die. The shaking and knocking noises out of the engine bay follow the revs. I just went out and tried to start it and it starts without giving gas and is now idling but the knocking is still there. I am new to the Civic and would appreciate any help.

 

check the spark plugs first and replace them if it isnt that check the fuel pump

 

just a guess from what i've read on forums relating to our cars, but it could be the Idle Position Sensor.

 

the idle problems went away but the horrible knocking sound is still there
im thinking maybe i busted a valve or something like that so im gonna get it towed to honda and see what they think, but thanks for the help guys.

 

If it sounds like knocking, it's probably a damaged connecting rod.

 

why would it be that?

 

Whatever it is I just hope Honda doesn't try to expletive me.