I just got a 1989 Honda Civic Hatchback. 4speed manual. D15B1 engine.

Anyways, it was driving fine for a day or so... but then today for some reason when i'm braking, like coming to a red light or something, it starts stalling out... i try pressing the gas to keep it from stalling, it doesnt want to give it gas and putters, then after a few seconds it will allow me to rev the engine. Sometimes it will completely stall or sometimes it will putter. I just changed the oil today and flushed the radiator but I dont think that has much to do with it. CV Joints are gone as well... is it a pain in the butt to replace them? Thanks!

 

Do some basic maintenance and see if that helps. You should change the cap, rotor, plugs (wires too if they look worn), and the fuel filter.

 

I would also check the eacv. see if the screen is clogged inside.

 

What is the eacv and where is it located?

 

Hey there, I just checked the distributor and yes the rotor was loose... I tightened it and replaced the cap.

That did not help any, apparently. It still does it... although I notice more now that its like on a downhill. On a level surface it seems to work just fine, but when I was coming out of my driveway and the car was on a decline it was sputtering, barely staying alive, I kept trying to give it gas with very minimal success until it finally died. Once I pushed it to a level surface it had no trouble...

 

How much gas do you have in your tank? But like I mentioned earlier, do some basic maintenence and see if that remedies your situation.

 

change your fuel filter and see what happends its only $25

 

mine acted similar prior to my dist. going out.