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03marauder
01-24-2006, 08:53 PM
I'm looking for advice from the knowledge of the many off this site. This is not about the Marauder, but rather my girlfriends car. She has a Civic, and lately it has died a few times while she has slowed for a stop sign or stop light. What could be some of the causes of this? Battery, fuel pump, etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

DEFYANT
01-24-2006, 08:56 PM
Loose vacuum line?

Got any hissing sounds?

BK_GrandMarquis
01-24-2006, 09:01 PM
More info on the car would help. At least tell us what year it is.

03marauder
01-24-2006, 09:21 PM
Sorry, it is a 1997. Unfortunately, I have not had the chance to look at it or drive it. All I know is what she told me over the phone tonight. I know there is not much to go off of. I was just hoping that someone knew what the problem could be, or had some experience with something like this. Sorry for the lack of info.

dwasson
01-24-2006, 09:44 PM
Low idle speed?

DEFYANT
01-24-2006, 10:04 PM
1997? Should be OBDII, check it for codes

ckadiddle
01-25-2006, 07:39 AM
Might wanna check air filter just for kicks too. Some chicks NEVER have their cars serviced or check anything. Hopefully your GF is not one of them.

Dragcity
01-25-2006, 08:26 AM
Bird Nest in the air intake.

Plugged Exhaust pipe????

Fouled Plugs

Water in the gas line

Too much strain from a belt diven component (tensioner, alternator....)

Bad wires

Cap/rotor

This is where I'd start...

metroplex
01-26-2006, 05:51 PM
idle air bypass valve. It is an electric motor that allows air to bypass the throttle plate when you close it (as in during a stop). If the motor is dead or clogged, it will cause the engine to suffocate from lack of air.