hi im having an issue with my 02 civic, when im driving it the accerlation is real slow it takes a few minutes to acutaly pick up speed && go... It only has 96,000 miles on it with no check engine lights on.. I just changed the spark plugs on it... please can someone help me out and help me figure out what the issue could be.. thanks very much....

 

Might be similar to what I'm experiencing. My EG6 is in the shop for similar issues (Happened today on my way out of town), and likely because of a faulty Main Relay. My symptoms involved driving normally on the road, then pressing the accelerator pedal to get no power...almost as though the engine is bogging down. Occasionally the symptoms will go away, but they always return. If not, it could be the fuel pump. Hope this helps a little.

 

What model is it? EX, DX, LX, Si?

Manual or automatic?

It "takes a few minutes" to pick up speed? That seems a bit excessive. Can you provide a better description of the problem?

What other maintenance have you done?

How long have you had the car?

 

Is the car automatic? Have you done any modifications or mechanic to it prior to the problem?

 

its automatic its a lx.. i just bought the car so i didnt have any other work done other than what i stated.. it can just be real sluggish at times like when im driving it takes a few minutes to actually pick up the speed like it struggles..

 

96k miles, had the Timing belt replaced recently? My first guess with lack of power is timing belt was replaced and the timing is not correct. You are right at the mileage for a replacement.

 

im 120,xxx still same timing belt

 

im hoping thats it.. someone also said that it could be the cataylatic converter && that will run a few hundred just for the part alone so im kind of stuck im just gonna have to take it to the mechanic & see what he says..

 

I would be making a note to change that very soon. Cool that you made it this long, but nothing to chance, if it snaps on that civic, you may as well plan on a motor.

Good luck.