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Car is in limp mode, but why?

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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Default Car is in limp mode, but why?

i have a question i just got a new motor in my 2001 Honda civic EX and the engine is a 2.7 V-Tec and i'm not sure if it's an '04 or '01 but anyways when it gets too about 4000 rpms and it starts jumping like crazy but i take my foot off the gas and its fine until it hits 4000 rpms again then it starts jumping again. whats wrong and what should i do???
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks for the welcome guys.Viper it might sound bad but it happened to me twice.
It may be the oil level
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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the oil is fine but i'll double check any other ideas?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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What's the serial number on the engine? If it starts with a 4, then it's from a 2004 vehicle.

Has the MIL come on? (aka check engine light)

Have you scanned the car for codes?

Have you tried resetting the PCM?
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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2.7 V-TEC huh? Sounds like you bit off more then you can chew...
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