20 second hesitation in 98 Civic. Start the car, drive... hesitationfor 20 seconds then fine.

Discussion in 'Civic' started by 85miles, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. 85miles

    85miles Guest

    My 98 civic has had this problem for a while where just after starting
    (sometimes a minute) idle will get very jumpy. It is like the car is
    going from 3 cyl to 4 cyl, or just not getting enough gas for a few
    seconds... but the problem only lasts about 20 seconds. Any Ideas?
     
    85miles, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. 85miles

    jim beam Guest

    ignition switch. take all the junk off your key ring and make sure the
    key returns to the full "run" position after starting. then call your
    honda dealer to schedule your free recall switch replacement.
     
    jim beam, Apr 23, 2008
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  3. 85miles

    motsco_ Guest

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    Put a can of Techron injector cleaner in the gas and make sure your
    coolant reservoir is full to the =MAX= mark.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Apr 23, 2008
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