TXHB
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Just got my son a 1997 Civic Hatch from a family friend a few months ago. This is the family's first Honda.
Everyone told me about Honda's reputation for the civic's and he wanted a hatchback so here we are. I figured he needed something easy to work on and had parts that were reasonably priced.
I am not a "total" noob when it comes to working on cars, as I have changed alternators, starters, and even dropped in a transmission once (with help). However, I am not delusional enough to even remotely consider myself anything above a novice when it comes to working on cars. Give me an instruction booklet or video and, as long as it's not too intricate, I should be fine.
Well it said post your intro and/or beginning question, so here goes!!!!
1997 Civic Hatch EX (I think it has a del sol engine - D16y8)
To start from the beginning, the family friend modded the O2 sensor to pass inspection before he sold it to us then reversed whatever he did. He said the car needs a cat converter, but he just forgot to mention it.
Have no idea whether this has anything to do with the problem below, but extra info usually doesn't hurt.
I was driving the civic to Autozone last night so I could have the starter for my Eclipse tested. At a relatively low RPM (after a gear change from 2nd to 3rd), the car kinda stalled, but didn't die completely. I coasted for about 30-60 yards downhill looking for a place to turn in but the car came back on and continued to drive fine. It happened again a little ways down the road, but died completely and would not start afterword.
I talk with my son and he said it has also happened to him a few times but he's always been able to start it again, plus it's been backfiring lately. This would have been good information to know before I set out for Autozone in an unreliable vehicle.
He also tells me that his heater is no longer working (blower fan he thinks). I tell him it's probably a fuse, but I will check it tonight when I get home. While waiting for the tow truck, I turn the ignition and hear (what I assume) is the fuel pump priming from behind the drivers seat area.
My plans tonight are to clear out a space in the garage so I can test fuses.
How far I will be able to proceed is going to be relative to the needs of the warden (wife). We just moved and there seems to be an endless list of **** which MUST to have my IMMEDIATE attention.
Any preliminary ideas on the issue?
Everyone told me about Honda's reputation for the civic's and he wanted a hatchback so here we are. I figured he needed something easy to work on and had parts that were reasonably priced.
I am not a "total" noob when it comes to working on cars, as I have changed alternators, starters, and even dropped in a transmission once (with help). However, I am not delusional enough to even remotely consider myself anything above a novice when it comes to working on cars. Give me an instruction booklet or video and, as long as it's not too intricate, I should be fine.
Well it said post your intro and/or beginning question, so here goes!!!!
1997 Civic Hatch EX (I think it has a del sol engine - D16y8)
To start from the beginning, the family friend modded the O2 sensor to pass inspection before he sold it to us then reversed whatever he did. He said the car needs a cat converter, but he just forgot to mention it.
Have no idea whether this has anything to do with the problem below, but extra info usually doesn't hurt. I was driving the civic to Autozone last night so I could have the starter for my Eclipse tested. At a relatively low RPM (after a gear change from 2nd to 3rd), the car kinda stalled, but didn't die completely. I coasted for about 30-60 yards downhill looking for a place to turn in but the car came back on and continued to drive fine. It happened again a little ways down the road, but died completely and would not start afterword.
I talk with my son and he said it has also happened to him a few times but he's always been able to start it again, plus it's been backfiring lately. This would have been good information to know before I set out for Autozone in an unreliable vehicle.
He also tells me that his heater is no longer working (blower fan he thinks). I tell him it's probably a fuse, but I will check it tonight when I get home. While waiting for the tow truck, I turn the ignition and hear (what I assume) is the fuel pump priming from behind the drivers seat area. My plans tonight are to clear out a space in the garage so I can test fuses.
How far I will be able to proceed is going to be relative to the needs of the warden (wife). We just moved and there seems to be an endless list of **** which MUST to have my IMMEDIATE attention.
Any preliminary ideas on the issue?
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