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1000Chris · Jan 17, 2005, 08:35 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, 09:59 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, 04:56 PM

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

labman · Mar 26, 2005, 06:59 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.

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, 03:23 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.

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, 03:32 PM

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

CroCivic91 · Nov 3, 2005, 04:08 PM

I'm 99% sure your starting problem is related to a faulty Main Relay. Have you read the FAQ?

About the swap: What is the engine code of the engine in the 91 Acura? What is the engine code of the original engine in the 91 Civic?

Generally, if you want to swap a D series engine in a car that already had a D series engine in it (for instance, swap a D16A8 into a car with D15B2), it would bolt right in. If you plan on swapping a B series engine, you will need engine mounts.

There are a lot more issues, like switching engine harness, OBD-0 <-> OBD-1 <-> OBD-2 issues, transmissions, shift linkage... just search the net, there's a LOT of information available.

freshlane · Nov 3, 2005, 05:12 PM

Nopes... igniter coil and distributer

daNn · Nov 11, 2005, 04:02 PM

Hi
This is the first time I have posted anywhere so excuse me if I don't do it completely right

Anyway... I had the same problem with my 91 civic si except I was moving at about 80 kms an hour...

Me and a buddy tried everything that we could in the parking lot I was lucky enough to roll to a stop in with no luck. When we towed it back to his garage we took most of the electrical apart and found nothing. At that point we thought that it might be fuel related and took most of that apart. Needless to say that was not it... on a last ditch effort we pulled the distributor apart and low and behold the rotor had popped off and wasn't able to spin. Be careful if you do open up your distributor because we lost the little set screw.. in gravel... that was an ordeal.. but after we got the screw back in it started. I went out and bought a new alternator... by the way they cost A lot... and since then I haven't had a problem with my car dying anymore :)

daNn · Nov 11, 2005, 04:07 PM

Hey I meant distributor not alternator

daNn · Nov 12, 2005, 04:30 PM

I also meant to ask if it turns over or not?

Van · Nov 25, 2005, 03:33 PM

I have the same problem on my Honda civic 92 twin cabi, where the engine cut off after 5 to 20 minutes driving , and getting worse on the hot day. We replaced the distributor and problem free ever since.
:)

daNn · Nov 25, 2005, 03:37 PM

Expensive aren't they?

I ended up with the aftermarket one and stiull paid 400 buck with a sizable discount

freshlane · Dec 4, 2005, 08:21 PM

Just when I tought it was all OK :(... my car also died again. I took it to an import shop and THEY FIXED IT!! It was the ignitor I believe... if not it is the distributor for sure... you are probably getting one off eBay for dirt cheap PEACE (thecsrs.com)

Crozier · Dec 12, 2005, 06:19 AM

I have also had this problem with both my 91 Civics around 287,000 kms. My car would not start when hot and would cut out when at stop signs or when turning (usually across traffic! ). Due in part to main relay (easy fix) and also from worn out distributor. Problem did not return after these repairs.

E-honda · Dec 18, 2005, 02:46 PM

From all indications of problems above I would recommend you check the condition of your fuel pump units. These units all have electric motors which eventually tire out then heat up and fail,if they cool down they start running again which is the period in between the wait and starting once more.. The fuel Tank themselves often have lots of dirt and dust clogging the pick up point of the pump thus overworking the pump.. these are issues to check.. if this does not work then let me know as these cars were made to run for almost forever... E-Honda