when I start it up like in the morning or after its been sitting for awhile it hesitates when ideling... It acts like its gonna die then catch's it and does it again then its good

Asked by Tstephens76 Jul 12, 2015 at 04:46 PM about the 2002 Honda Civic EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My check engine light is on and it just
started it today.. Really annoying lol...can u
help me out and tell me what it might be
please

4 Answers

65,400

Check air filter and clean or replace Idle Air Control Valve also clean throttle body, replace fuel filter if have not done so in a while add fuel injector cleaner to gas tank.

Ok...but it is getting worse...I can be going down the road and it starts losing power then it catches really fast...can it be the plugs???

65,400

Oh yes it can be a number of things but you try the simple things first. Also have engine code read that will help a lot to determine what's wrong with vehicle. Most parts stores check the code for free.

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