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'88 Civic almost stalled, seems weak


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Beigemage
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Mar 21, 2021, 6:34 PM

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1988
Honda Civic Wagovan
1500 cc
181k
Automatic transmission

Twice today, my car gave me the impression it was about to stall (if that's the correct term, considering the automatic transmission), when I changed from stopped, to pushing on the gas. I honestly don't remember if I was changing from neutral/park to "drive" each time, or if I only changed from brake pedal to gas pedal (or one of each). Any idea what could be causing the teeter/vibration that often come before an engine unexpectedly turns off?

Thank you!


Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2021, 7:15 PM

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 First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system (very important)

. You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.



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