Ek3 issue

HondaR · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: Ek3 issue

Car is a 96 ek3 hatch.Having this issue happen about 2-3 times where when i first move off for the day the car bogs down like it is going to cut out or sain then it regains speed and acts normal .i'm baffled by this Sad

Goolie · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:47 am Post subject:

when last u had this car serviced? throttle body, injectors, plugs, fuel/air filters?

HondaR · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject:

Had it serviced 2 months ago.Changed transmission fluid , engine oil,fuel filter,oil filter,spark plugs,plug wires are only a few yrs old also blue ngk.Only thing not changed was air filter but had a look at it and it doesnlt need replacing.Was thinking cud it be a possibility the fuel pump is soon on its way out.

praise · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

Did they service the injectors and trottle body? You can do a scan for live date to see what is actually happening. You can also check the fuel pressure if you suspect the fuel pump is failing, but if the car runs fine after being warm up and have no problems accelerating I do not believe the fuel pump is bad. Althought you service 2 months you also have to check the mileage and the quality of parts used. The spark plugs can possible be to cold as well. It would not hurt checking the spark plug wire resistance as well, as a few years old plug wires is a long time.