Check engine light/1995 Honda Civic EX

Discussion in 'Civic' started by mgan9311, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. mgan9311

    mgan9311 Guest

    Hey All,

    Here's my problem. In the the mornings when I start my car, it turns
    over but doesn't want to crank. So after several tries, it finally
    starts with trouble, then the check engine light comes on with low and
    irratic idle rpms. I have to let it warm up for about 10 to 15 minutes
    every morning. Since I can't drive it when the check engine light is
    on, I just shut off the car and attempt to restart it. Sometimes it
    starts immedately with no check engine light, and sometimes it does the
    same thing I described above. It is taking me a minmum of 30 minutes
    to get my car fully running. Everything runs as normal when the light
    is off, even the rpm idle speed is perfect. I took it to the auto
    parts store and they said it could be the TPS sensor or it could be the
    Idle Air Intake Valve (sensor?). My mechanic friend says not so. He
    said my model car can display the codes I need to solve the problem,
    and he says I don't need a diagnostic tool to do so. He mentioned
    something about using a jumper cable. I have no clue as to what he is
    talking about. Does anyone know how to do this or what my problem
    might be?? Car seems to be having this problem less throughout the day
    but still every morning since the oil change people changed the oil to
    5w30 instead of 10w30. Also, added Gumout fuel injector cleaner to my
    tank this morning hoping that its just clogged injectors. We will see
    if I can start my car tomorrow morning! Please, any help is much
    appreciated. I am trying to save money since I just put $925 into the
    car in the past 6 months!

    Repairs/Maintenance to date:

    Oil and filter change
    air filter change
    fuel filter change
    distributor cap, wires, and roter changed
    spark plugs changed
    water pump and timing belt changed
    coolant flush
    rear main seal replaced

    Other problem:

    A/C doesn't work anymore. When turned on you have hear it pull from
    the engine, but there is no air hot or cold what so ever. Is it
    possible that the compressor died?

    Thanks,
    Mitzy
     
    mgan9311, Jul 17, 2006
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