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Jun 25, 2008 | 01:42 PM

silverbullet01

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acceleration acting up

when i accelerate in my 98 civic ex it seems like its a bull getting to speed. it will stop..seem like falling back and then go...over and over again??? real small give outs

Jun 25, 2008 | 02:15 PM

RonJ

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RE: acceleration acting up

Is the CEL ON?

Try a basic tune up (replace plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter and check the ignition timing).

You also may want to have the alternator checked.

Jun 27, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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RE: acceleration acting up

what does CEL mean where is it

Jun 27, 2008 | 09:14 PM

RonJ

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RE: acceleration acting up

It is in the gauge assembly. Normally, the CEL turns ON for 2 seconds when you first start the car and then turns OFF if no problems with sensors are detected.