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1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 13th, 2012, 8:22 pm
by civic2281
recently i noticed that my 1999 ek3 honda civic bucks while parked up or driving.the engine will buck an the park lights will dim. any advice.thanks.
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 14th, 2012, 3:04 pm
by ruffnek
whats the idling rpm, that could affect... IF ITS TOO LOW
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 14th, 2012, 6:19 pm
by civic2281
went by the electrician today ,he said that the distributor going.he heard a clicking sound from the distributor anytime the idling speed drop. could dat be the problem????
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 14th, 2012, 9:30 pm
by speedfreak44
service the air idle control valve and throttle first.
or go by a reputable honda mechanic
check here
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=178621
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 15th, 2012, 9:42 am
by COROLLA KID
if the parking lights dim then it must be electrical issues...
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 16th, 2012, 8:53 pm
by civic2281
THANKS GUYS
Re: 1999 honda civic idling issues
Posted: May 19th, 2012, 10:10 pm
by civic2281
the problem was some coil in the distributor was bad. car working real good now