MauriceGalvez

Hello everybody, I am having a problem with a Civic LX 2002, mainly while the car is idle (but mostly at a traffic light or stop sign) it shuts down the electrical system for about 1 second, then everything goes back to normal. The engine doesn't turn off, just slows down to about 600 RPM, then goes up to 700/800 RPM.

I took the car to Advance Auto Parts for a quick test and their system says that the alternator is good and the battery is new, also I have checked that all fuses are good.

Also a mechanic checked it out and of course the car didn't fail, so he suggested to take it to the dealer, I called them and to check it out is $110 per hour plus they don't know how long could it take just to diagnose the problem.

I don't know what else could be causing this random shuts down, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

MauriceGalvez

Well no luck here either. Thanks any way.

lazlong

Sorry bro, didn't see this thread.

Sounds like a bad ground. Start by checking the one going from the block to the radiator support.