Car dies when gas pedal is applied.

[halo0628freak]

So I was having a problem with my car not starting a week ago. Changed spark plugs, found that there was oil leaking into the tube. Didn't have the tools or knowhow to do it. Well I drove it for this past week and it started sputtering. Then I changed the plug wires today. I drove for maybe 2 miles and it sputtered then died in the middle of the street. Pushed it into a parking lot and tried starting it again. It took a while but I got it to start. Drove it home and shut it off and then about 30 min later tried starting it again. It started but when I would apply any kind of pressure to the gas it would sputter and die. I need help figuring out what it is.

[romeo745]

dude thats the same thing that happen to mine it runs but soon as u try to move it dies then after a week your car going to try to start and wont same thing is wrong with mine

[XcluziveAZN]

fuel pump or fuel filter really clog

[SilverShadow]

Not saying it is, not saying it isn't, but check the main relay. You can take it out (under drivers' side dash left wall). Once you remove it, take it apart and check for breaks in the solder points as well as on the board. If you need to replace it, get the exact same # as the one you removed. Don't let a buddy give you one from like a different year or model and NOT a Civic.

[halo0628freak]

Already checked the MR. It's fine. Imma try and take it somewhere Friday bc idk how to check the fuel pump or filter.

[toycar]

Im not trying to be rude, but dont be a quitter.

READ THIS:

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showpost...05&postcount=1


And I bet you figure it out.

BTW, search for your answer, it is out there. The best rule to this forum is search, search and search some more before asking. Most questions have been asked, about 100 times over.

SEARCH!

[halo0628freak]

Ok. Thanks for the link. Where is the fuel pump and filter at.

[EJX_Michael]

Ok. Thanks for the link. Where is the fuel pump and filter at.

Pump is in the tank, filter is on the firewall. Follow the line from the fuel rail to find it.

[SilverShadow]

Do a search and go to auto store and buy a Haynes Repair manual. Not to be rude either, these questions pop up almost weekly. And they are here. I'm sure it could be answered my someone in one post. But learning our cars needs to be a search until you just can't find the answer, and then ask. How come? Number of reasons. Your search builds passion for a answer thus a solution that won't be half-ass. Also if every thing was asked over and over, this site would be one giant repetitious DIY.

[toycar]

Do a search and go to auto store and buy a Haynes Repair manual. Not to be rude either, these questions pop up almost weekly. And they are here. I'm sure it could be answered my someone in one post. But learning our cars needs to be a search until you just can't find the answer, and then ask. How come? Number of reasons. Your search builds passion for a answer thus a solution that won't be half-ass. Also if every thing was asked over and over, this site would be one giant repetitious DIY.

And, I think that once you've exhausted all of your options, you'll either have an answer or a question worth asking

Either way, searching will prove to your advantage 9/10 times on this forum.

[cbscandal]

The same thing was going on with my first car. I changed the spark plug tube seals and that solved the problem. If something's wrong, fix it. Don't just give up because you're not mechanically inclined. You have to start somewhere.

Honestly, it's easy. It's the first repair I ever did myself.

[halo0628freak]

Would I be able to hear the fuel pump when I turn the key, if so I can hear it.

[halo0628freak]

The same thing was going on with my first car. I changed the spark plug tube seals and that solved the problem. If something's wrong, fix it. Don't just give up because you're not mechanically inclined. You have to start somewhere.

Honestly, it's easy. It's the first repair I ever did myself.

I'm still going to replace the plug tube seals and gasket. It's just I don't think that's the main problem. If it's dying when I press the gas then I think it has to do with the fuel somehow.

[Eddy Mac]

This may sound kind of weird but could be the problem, worth a shot. When i started my car up it would start no problem, as soon as i gave it gas it would start sputtering/missing. If i drove it i wouldnt get very far. I was late for work had no time too mess around s0o i pulled the cap off the rotor there was build up on the middle of the cap where it makes contact with rotor scraped it off with my keys till it was shinny again and have not had a problem since. sounds crazy i know, but i would try it. good luck anyways

[halo0628freak]

This may sound kind of weird but could be the problem, worth a shot. When i started my car up it would start no problem, as soon as i gave it gas it would start sputtering/missing. If i drove it i wouldnt get very far. I was late for work had no time too mess around s0o i pulled the cap off the rotor there was build up on the middle of the cap where it makes contact with rotor scraped it off with my keys till it was shinny again and have not had a problem since. sounds crazy i know, but i would try it. good luck anyways

Hell anything is worth a shot. I did notice that there was some build up on my cap but didn't have anything to clean it with. I have another dis.cap and rotor just laying here so I think imma throw that on tomorrow and see what happens.