Honda civic 97 isn't staying on after 2nd gear and turns off?

So I start my car holding the clutch I change out of first gear into 2nd gear and still keeps running, but right after the car shakes and turns off. My clutch isn't burnt out I ensured there was no pop or smoke so I don't know what may be causing this. Any suggestions? Please it would really help.

#1. Change your fuel filter first.

#2. Take the car to a Honda Dealer and ask them to test your fuel pressure on the fuel rail pressure fitting under the hood. This a very inexpensive test BUT the fuel filter must be clean to get an accurate fuel pressure reading.

It's possible that it's clutch drag.

Find a level surface, put the car into 1st gear with clutch pedal down, disengage any brakes, does the car want to move forwards slowly on its own? Even though the ground is level so it shouldn't.

IF yes, then check engine oil level is not low. Next, lube the clutch cable (If clutch is cable operated).

I'm with country boy on this,
up until he mentions dealers that is.
Me and many other indies can do fuel rail pressure tests.
But with Hondas I run a 'scope pattern test,
that tells me just what is happening inside the pump without removing it or stripping it.
And I've changes out more Honda fuel pumps than any other make!

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