My 87 honda civic DX randomly stalls?
Okay my step dad have me this piece of junk 87 honda civic DX and he didn't even look at car when it's messing up he told me try fuel filter since he just change girl pump so I changed fuel filter which still didn't work it stalls at random moments though like approaching a stop sign it'll just Die or mostly it stalls when I get gas like there's days it will stall and days it won't and I need to figure out what's wrong
Watch for patterns. This behavior is usually not as random as it first appears. Sunny day? Rain/moisture? Engine hot? Starts when it cools off? Level ground? Parked on a slope? Inquiring minds want to know.
Does it stall while driving with foot on gas pedal or when foot is off gas pedal? Sounds like a dirty/fouled idle speed solenoid… Located on the back of the carb… Remove the solenoid and spray some carb cleaner in the port to clean out any debris or soot… Test the solenoid to make sure it's working properly or replace it if needed… May be defective and not working at times… Check for bad/coroded or loose wiring connections. Check for any vacuum leaks at hoses… Cracked, split, loose, etc. Or spray carb cleaner at carb or intake manifold sealing areas with engine idling… If rpm's alter, that indicates a vacuum leak… Repair as needed. A car that old may have other issues and needs basic servicing like a tuneup., plugs, wires, cap and rotor, etc… Check for any loose or corroded wiring connections. Some Honda models also had distributor issues… Remove the dist cap and check for oily residue underneath or worn/pitted contacts… Replace if needed… May need a rebuilt distributor.
Related info on idle solenoid…
http://honda-tech.com/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/87-accord-dx-carb-stalls-idle-1590448/
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