[Lynsianne]

I recently purchased a 94 Honda Civic EX with 125,000 miles on it. The car has an automatic transmission. My problem is this: When the engine is not completely warmed up, the car refuses to accelerate properly. It may not accelerate past first gear for a few seconds, or the engine may die while I already have some speed and slow down. After a couple of blocks, it will suddenly regain power and speed up. After this, it will accelerate and shift perfectly fine.

I am afraid that the problem will get worse, and the car will refuse to accelerate in the middle of an intersection or while merging onto the highway. Help!

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Here are two suggestions:

. Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:

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

These are the two most problematic components on Hondas of this generation, which are responsible for a host of stalling, dying, erratic engine performance, and starting problems. I recommend replacing them every 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.

. Change the transmission fluid.

If the problem persists, focus on the Variable Speed Sensor (VSS). It's located on top of the transmission, close to the firewall.

[Lynsianne]

The transmission fluid has already been flushed out and replaced with the kind from Honda... I'll see about the other. Thanks!