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Old May 7, 2009
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motor probs?

ok hears the deal ive got a 97 civic d16y7 non vtec it runs like its missing. ive checked the timing and the timing belt and they are both fine.the check engine light is on and when i checked the it said all 4 were miss firing. i was wondering if it could be the ecu causing the prob.and how can i fix it

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spark plugs?
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i replaced the cap wires and plugs
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Does it do it at idle or all times? Did you gap the plugs correctly? Only other things I can think of is vaccume leak or fuel pressure, also is ur timing belt changed on time?
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at all times, not sure on the belt, just got it
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a stretched belt could cause your car to misfire..it happened to me
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if its time to do it u might as well get it done anyway before it snaps and u cry lol
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ya i better just do it. i called around and i costs like $350 dollers. iv helped a friend do it before and i could do it myself.
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Re: motor probs?

its kinda hard the first time, but the DIY on this site makes things a breeze
 
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