AboutGary J. Meyer II Expertise The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test.
Experience I am a Honda automobile technician with twenty years of new car dealership experience. My first few years as a Honda tech date back to when Honda cars were still offered in carburated models. In the last few years, I've been exposed to the integration of hybrid powered cars, the Natural Gas powered GX Civic, and electronic features ranging from voice activated GPS navigation to power sliding doors. I have been certified as an ASE Master Technician and passed the L1 Advanced Engine Performance test in 2000. I opened my own independent import repair shop specializing in but not limited to Honda automobiles in 2008. Operating my own shop has re-energized my enthusiasm for automobiles.
Publications a few articles www.articlesbase.com, advertisement in East Coast Ink Magazine Spring 2009 and Fall 2009
Education/Credentials ASE Certification, attending American Honda's training center and web based training American Honda provided, New car dealership management training
Awards and Honors 3 time Honda Top Tech finalist, achieved Honda Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Level Training status,achieved a training level of 99 percent of all current American Honda Traning center Modules and self study proformance modules in 1999, Re-certified ASE Master technician, L1 Advanced engine performance ASE certification
Question I'd appreciate your input. I have a 1992 Honda Civic LX 5-speed hatchback. About 4 months ago, the car would buck somewhat when put into 3rd gear, and in what ever gear, the car wouldn't run, and then this disappeared for over 3 months. Last week, the problem returned. Now the car sometimes stays in 3rd and 4th and sometimes it just stops running. I have no problem restarting the car, so I guess its not the starter.
Any ideas.
Howard
Answer Howard, You are correct, the starter is not your problem. The failing starter would not cause an engine misfire or stalling condition. The fact that your car restarts, without any problems, leads me to believe the electrical portion of the ignition switch is the culprit. If it's contacts are arced the car will stall. If you can duplicate the stalling condition when the car is not moving, try holding the ignition key forward slightly. This would allow the ignition switch to make contact in a slightly off center position. Get back with me if this does not help and I will get some more details on when the car is failing.
