• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Help! Car trouble during acceleration :(

B

bondboy

Senior member
Hi,

For the past month, I've notice that while driving, the whole car would jerk a little when I press on the accelerator. Doesn't happen consistently or at any particular speed-- just kind of random.

Today, I had a long trip to Lake Tahoe, which is a bit of work for my tiny car. So after the long trip, I noticed that when I'm stopped, and I try to accelerate, nothing would happen. The car would coast a little and suddenly pick up. And I can accelerate normally after that. The jerking motion is occuring more frequently also, and even happens while I'm idling.

So I let it cool down for a few hours, and tried it again. It seems like I can accelerate from a full stop like normal now. But the jerks still happen (seemingly random). Turning the AC and fan off seemed to help a little but not real sure if it's related.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Gotta drive back tomorrow, so hope the car can make it back that far (230 miles) 🙁

Any help is appreciated...

Edit: 96 Civic Auto 125K
 
possibly dirty fuel injectors?

or the fuel pump is starting to go, maybe

just throwing ideas out there...throw some injector cleaner into the tank...can't hurt 🙂
 
it's been bout a year since I changed the transmission fluid...

would it be ok to drive if fuel injector clogged or bad spark plugs?

Question is: Will it make the 200+ mile drive??
 
Could be clogged EGR ports. Not sure if it's a problem with civics, but it's relatively common for early-mid 90's accords. Easiest way to diagnose is to pull the vacuum hose off the EGR valve and see if the problem goes away.
 
Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
injectors
Click to expand...

Either clogged or leaking.

Lots of carbon build up on/around the throttle body and intake.

Clogged air filter.

Could be tons of sensors going bad...
 
Thanks for the help guys. Would heat cause this problem to worsen? Cuz it only seemed worse after my long trip today.
 
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
throttle position sensor.
Click to expand...

i don't know about a honda...but in my buick when the tps went screwy it wouldn't shift any higher than third gear...and the idle was really funny...like it would shoot up to 3K sometimes
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top