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mooregene · Apr 26, 2011, 03:47 PM

I have a 89 honda civic runs great but in drive has no power once you get it going it runs fine but stalls when you come to a red light what do you think ?

TxGreaseMonkey · Apr 26, 2011, 04:22 PM

Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

mooregene · Apr 27, 2011, 12:59 PM

Hello.txgreasemonkey the icm and coil didn't fix the 89 honda civic it still has no power in drive revs slow but slowly revs up great put it drive no power ! Before all this happened did the same thing but slowly would run fine at 40 to 60+ but stalls at red lights starts up but no power please help ? I also replaced the fuel pump cleaned the iac motor and still the same

mooregene · Apr 27, 2011, 01:16 PM

I have a 89 honda civic 1.5 at first the car would start slow and then pick up speed and run fine after a few days did the same thing but stall at the red light it will restart now but boggs down and stall . I replaced the icm, distributer cap, coil,rotor button,fuel pump,clean the iac motor and still has the problem please help??

TxGreaseMonkey · Apr 27, 2011, 01:27 PM

Additional thoughts:

. Check the compression of each cylinder. Did it ever overheat?

. Check the idle rpm (700).

. Assuming you have good compression, you still may have a distributor problem. Over time, the internal sensors (CKP, TDC, and CYL) can start to fail. See if you can install your new ICM and coil in a genuine Honda distributor housing. Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas don't work at AMHD. See if this makes sense, in your case.

I'm assuming you don't have an automatic transmission problem; i.e. no problems with the TCM or clutch packs. I'm also assuming the check engine light is not on.

. Check/replace the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor. It delivers more fuel when cold and less fuel when warm. They become corroded and cause serious performance problems.

mooregene · Apr 27, 2011, 02:22 PM

It blew a headgasket a month ago I had the head checked and rebuilt by dover heads the car ran awesome for a month no overheating had great compression in each cylinder just revs slow then fine after 2grand once I put it in drive just boggs down no power so I know its not the trans because it's the same in park? Thanks so much for your time grease monkey lol I been an ase tech for 25 years I'm stumped and aggrevated pleaase help oh ps it's the original honda housing

TxGreaseMonkey · Apr 27, 2011, 02:39 PM

. Have you removed the spark plugs and checked each cylinder's pressure recently? Based on the recent head work performed, I suspect there's still a problem here (i.e. valves, head gasket, or rings). This link may help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post232786

This possibility needs to be carefully checked and ruled out, before doing anything else.

. Have you checked the timing? This link may help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219963

. Has the fuel filter been changed in the last 60,000 miles or 4 years?

mooregene · May 2, 2011, 10:24 AM

Okay I replaced the coolant temp sensor I just knew it would fix it ran great for a minuite still no power and now it won't start please help greesemonkey ps compression is 175 per cylinder also

mooregene · May 2, 2011, 10:30 AM

Hello I need help somebody my 89 honda civic 1.5 overheated I replaced the head and gasket new head not used car ran like new for 2 weeks now had no power revs slow at 60 runs fine now won't has no power replaced fuel pump filter new distributer not reman wires plugs car rotor checked cat is clean replaced coolant temp sensor has good compression what's wrong??

smoothy · May 2, 2011, 10:48 AM

Recheck your camshaft timing. One tooth off it runs weak... two teeth off it runs really bad... three teeth off and you bend valves.

If the tensioner wasn't tightented right or it was installed a tooth or two off when it went together... check that first to make sure its correct. THEN reset the ignition timing last if you have to change anything.

mooregene · May 2, 2011, 10:52 AM

I rechecked the timing its dead on any other ideas ? Pulled new plugs running really rich installed new ones still won't run has good fuel pressure you would think it would foul out the plugs but its not

smoothy · May 2, 2011, 11:08 AM

Is the computer flashing any codes? Its under the passenger side carpet up in the firewall under the glove box .

TxGreaseMonkey · May 2, 2011, 11:26 AM

Is the new distributor housing made by Honda? Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors don't work at AMHD. The reliability and performance of the rest are poor. It's fine to install an aftermarket ICM and coil in a Honda distributor housing to save money, however.

The plugs are likely fouling, due to poor spark. This may also be indicating a problem with the distributor.

mooregene · May 2, 2011, 03:02 PM

Hello, my 89 honda civic blew a head gasket I replaced it with a new head and gaskets ran fine for two weeks and now no power and then slowly picks up speed.. I replaced the distributer new not reman also fuel pump and etc ran fine and stalled now it won't start any ideas??

smoothy · May 2, 2011, 03:13 PM

You already have a thread on this. That has been asked and answered. Actually you already have TWO other threads.

mooregene · May 29, 2011, 07:49 AM

Hello,I finnaly figured out my problem... The keyway on the camgear broke causing the gear to slip causing the timimg to go off . Replaced the gear problem solved!! Thanks to all that tried to help greasemonkey and others

TxGreaseMonkey · May 29, 2011, 12:19 PM

Good job.

smoothy · May 30, 2011, 12:53 PM

Glad to hear you finally got it.