91 honda civic suddenly cuts out while driving

1000Chris · #1 Jan 17, 2005, 07:35 PM

I have a 1991 honda civic dx. Worked great until last week when i was stopped at a red light and the engine just cut out. Restarted OK. Then i was cruising down the freeway and the engine suddenly cut out again. I pulled over into the shoulder and it started fine. Now, i can't make a 5 minute trip to the store without it cutting out, and it takes a few tries to start. My mechanic cannot locate the cause. Anyone?

CroCivic91 · Jan 18, 2005, 08:59 AM

Could this be a clogged fuel filter? My 91 Civic DX started behaving much better once i changed my fuel filter. Even nicer now that i've changed my Oxygen Sensor.

luvmyhondas · Mar 26, 2005, 03:56 PM

1000Chris - Did you ever resolve your problem? I'm very interested because I have the exact same problem.

labman · Mar 26, 2005, 05:59 PM

After fighting a similar problem with my old truck for years, over a year ago, I soldered the riveted together parts of the fuse box. Haven't had a bit of trouble since. Intermittent problems are very hard to find. I think I finally found the problem, just letting the truck set and idle until it stalled, then very carefully checking it with my multimeter. I would work at soldering any riveted connections in places like the fuse box, and also the main relay that seems to be a problem in Hondas.

neilnn · Sep 1, 2005, 12:51 AM

i have the same car 1991
honda civic dx. car works great, but sometimes, the car does not start, but then i let it rest for 5-10 minutes the car starts. what is happen. when the car starts everything is fine. i have changed the trans switch, starter , battery, alternator, and put in fuel injection cleaners.

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Originally Posted by 1000Chris

I have a 1991 honda civic dx. Worked great until last week when i was stopped at a red light and the engine just cut out. Restarted OK. Then i was cruising down the freeway and the engine suddenly cut out again. I pulled over into the shoulder and it started fine. Now, i can't make a 5 minute trip to the store without it cutting out, and it takes a few tries to start. My mechanic cannot locate the cause. Anyone?

CroCivic91 · Sep 3, 2005, 03:35 PM

Try to resolder your main relay.

Read the FAQ.

freshlane · Oct 18, 2005, 06:20 PM

DID YOU EVER FDIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM CUZ MY CAR IS A 91 DX like yours and is doing the same thing

freshlane · Oct 19, 2005, 08:16 AM

I took it to my Mechanic and he said it was a simple but yet easily over looked problem. He fixed it. The problem was a loose wire to the alternator. The car dies because the alternator loses a electric connection. Just check the wires and you'll see

91 civi · Nov 3, 2005, 02:23 PM

i have a 91 civic si. sometimes it will not start. i let it sit 2 - 3 min. or so and then it will start fine. it has 380,000 km. i changed the throttle pos. sensor and the distributor but no change. also it seems to happen more frequently when the weather is hot.

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Originally Posted by neilnn

i have the same car 1991
honda civic dx. car works great, but sometimes, the car does not start, but then i let it rest for 5-10 minutes the car starts. what is happen. when the car starts everything is fine. i have changed the trans switch, starter , battery, alternator, and put in fuel injection cleaners.

91 civi · Nov 3, 2005, 02:32 PM

i heard that the 91 acura engine will swap straight into a 91 civic. anyone know which engine fits or done it?