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Help! My civic is hesitating while driving


j.b.z
11-30-2004, 05:40 PM
If you can help,

I just changed my spark plugs and wires thinking this would solve my problem but it didn't. My car still has hesitation when I am driving. Also, the check engine light just came on when I was going up a hill. The car like sputs and hesitates to hit gear right, it seems like it is misfiring. The plugs I put in are bosch platinum 4's and bosch wires. Please if anybody has any suggestions help me out.

DreamRacer
11-30-2004, 06:22 PM
i had the same problem, use ngk plugs

fakehatch
11-30-2004, 06:45 PM
I had the same problem, turns out my iat sensor was acting up, but then decided to fix itself(HONDA!) Haven't had any problems since. My advice would be to get your check engine light checked first and then go from there. check your air filter also. good luck.

exman98
12-01-2004, 11:01 AM
check your timing?

Ricochet
12-01-2004, 02:12 PM
Did you check the cel code? Do you have any mods on the car? Did you check your distributor? Unscrew the cap and check to see your rotor and contacts inside aren't rusted. If they are, those parts are relatively cheap to replace.. Otherwise it could mean anything from a bad fuel pump, injectors, to a blown headgasket or piston ring(s).

j.b.z
12-01-2004, 08:19 PM
check your timing?
how do i check my timing on the car?

superbluecivicsi
12-02-2004, 02:37 PM
give us the code.

exman98
12-02-2004, 09:21 PM
you would probably have to take it somewhere to get your timing checked

~ls/vtec~
12-05-2004, 11:12 PM
or buy a timing gun at the local car store

superbluecivicsi
12-06-2004, 02:55 AM
GIVE US THE CODE!!!!!!!!!!! Jump the wire!

My money is on the CEL.

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