96 Honda Civic...Misfire code

Discussion in 'Civic' started by pibby2000, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. pibby2000

    pibby2000 Guest

    I have a 96 Civic Hatchback with a 1.6L. My engine would misfire
    (engine light would come on) only when the engine is under
    strain...such as climbing a hill in 5th gear or over 100kph...when I’m
    scooting around town it’s fine. I’ve replaced the spark plugs ,
    ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor...but it still will misfire
    under the same circumstances...I don’t know what to do next !?!?!?
    Could it be a fuel problem?

    Thanks Pat
     
    pibby2000, Jan 10, 2007
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    jim beam Guest

    what is the code? check the owners manual for how to read it or go to
    tegger.com for details.
     
    jim beam, Jan 10, 2007
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    motsco_ Guest

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    Your manual says you should be in fourth gear. You'd be amazed at how
    high they say you can go in each gear. You're lugging it.

    It could possibly be a dirty injector or the fuel filter (or the driving
    method).

    Use injector cleaner three or four times a year.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Jan 10, 2007
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    Joe LaVigne Guest

    On hills, I always operate in the upper range of the gears. I am not sure
    about other Hondas, but the 06 Si has all the torque between 6000 and 8000
    RPM's, so the car just does the climb much better up there.
    Very good advice.
     
    Joe LaVigne, Jan 10, 2007
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    DodgeDriver Guest

    [snipped]
    Posting from the USA.

    My local COSTCO has stopped carrying Chevron's Techron injector cleaner.
    What do you regulars think of STP's Concentrated Injector Cleaner. I can
    get it at BJ's.

    Thanks.
     
    DodgeDriver, Jan 10, 2007
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    pibby2000 Guest

    For future ref.

    After looking further into the fireing system I found voltage
    discharge burns on the coil.... Once I replaced it the car ran fine

    Thanks for the help and comment
     
    pibby2000, Feb 2, 2007
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