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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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got an 89 civic 1.5 runs great for a minute or 2 then dies. i,ve replaced coil, distributor ,plugs and wires. still loses fire.

 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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This problem is often caused by a faulty EACV (see picture). Is the Check Engine Light (CEL) ON?

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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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This problem is often caused by a faulty EACV (see picture). Is the Check Engine Light (CEL) ON?

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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I have an extra EACV off of my 89DX 1.5 if you need one cheep
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Why's it "extra" does it work? P
 
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Yes it works, I just swapped engines and i took all the parts off of the old block, so I have an extra EACV.
 
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