I was hoping someone can help...when i try to step on the car pretty good it just doesnt pick up its like it wants to but cant u could even hear the V-tec kick in but just not going anywhere. if someone has any info please share.

 

Are there any modifications done to the car/engine outside of the swap itself?

 

Model, ecu, mods, year? CELs, any more information?

 

other than the swap no modifictions 1996 honda civic hatch...obd1

 

cELs, ECU, which harness did you use, obd1 what?

Can't help you unless you work with us.

 

damn not really sure man wish i had more info but thats the way i bought the car it was fine but just started doin that...

 

 

So it used to "respond correctly" (to use your terminology) and then this condition just showed up one day?

 

correct....yea im not a big car guy i just enjoy Hondas so excuse my terminology...lol

 

good one Doctorake

 

No worries, do you know when the last time it had a tune up was? And if so, what was replaced?

Are you familiar with ignition timing and mechanical timing?
Do you know how to remove the spark plugs?

I'm asking because these are the easiest things to check without necessarily being a car guy (sorta). Also, without any check engine light (CEL) codes we are really guessing at what might have happened. Do you recall anything significant happening before you noticed the condition developed?

The ECU should be located in the passenger side foot area just behind the door, can you look and see if you can find the label on the ECU itself? It will be able to tell us what ECU you have.

 

It is frustrating, you are new though so I will try to help.

When you go and start the car does the check engine light illuminate once? Also find out what ecu you have as described in the post above mine.

 

last time i had the oil changed was about 2 months ago it was just basic changed oil and filter

 

yes the check engine light is on

 

Does it stay on or just flash once on start up?

 

it stays on

 

Thee is a sticky in the FAQs at the top of this forum or you can Google how to pull the cell(check engine light) code. Next time just tell us the light is on.

 

Hah you asked about the check engine light earlier. Well at least now we're onto something.

To the original poster (OP): If you ever get a check engine light that's your ECU trying to tell you something is wrong.

 

cel= Check Engine Light

you seem a little lost about your car so take it to a mechanic, cause if you think a tune up is an oil change then the faq is just going to hurt your brain.

 

Link to FAQ's is in my sig, click, it's now your bible.