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I have a 99 civic si. I just replaced the intake filter ...

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I have a 99 civic si. I just replaced the intake filter (bout two weeks ago). Now since last week, after a car wash, the engine would die if I dont hit the gas and bring it to a high rpm. From now on, it happens everytime it gets chilly outside. So I have to start the car at a high RPM(6500) and drive it that way: when I shift gear and the rpm drops, it would die while I'm driving, so I would just down shift and let go of the clutch, kinda like a push-starting. I tried replacing the distributor and sparkplugs because it got messed up too and wouldnt spark in the process. I wonder if my new distributor will get messed up too. But anyways, what seems to be the deal?

 

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1999 Honda civic b16

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Replacing distributor Replacing spark plugs/p>

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April 6 2006 at 7:54 AM (1 hour and 53 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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Hi, thanks for the question. You didn't say what kind of filter it is but I would check it out again. Make sure that the engine can get airflow through it. Check the intake tube into the engine for obstructions. Also I would pull off the dist. cap and inspect for water. If any is found spray a little WD-40 into the cap and reinstall it.

BTW, I owned a 00 SI for about three years so I'm very familiar to the vehicle you're having a problem with.

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April 6 2006 at 4:49 PM (8 hours and 55 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: It's a short ram intake. I had a AEM filter and I replaced it by some bogus brand filter(Intimidator) cuz it was dirty. I heard when the distributor has water in it , it doesnt even spark or something like tat. But mine sparked, it just wont stay on unless i floor the pedal and burn a lot of gaz. Oh, btw, it makes a lot of smoke when i do floor the gaz (on neutral), I dunno if tats normal. And it only happens when it's cold outside. Right now its hot and my car runs fine. But yea, I'm gonna try 2 do wat u said and see
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April 6 2006 at 8:37 PM (3 hours and 47 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Is the IAT sensor plugged in?
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April 6 2006 at 11:09 PM (2 hours and 31 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Where is it located at? R u able to show a pic? Do u think it has to do w/ the problems?
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April 7 2006 at 5:36 PM (18 hours and 26 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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April 8 2006 at 5:35 AM (11 hours and 59 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Relist: I still need help.
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April 8 2006 at 10:30 PM (16 hours and 54 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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Is it plugged in?
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April 8 2006 at 10:39 PM (9 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Yes it is.
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April 8 2006 at 11:16 PM (36 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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Check engine light on?
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April 9 2006 at 8:44 AM (9 hours and 28 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Nope. Would the new filter has something 2 do w/ it?
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April 9 2006 at 6:04 PM (9 hours and 19 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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Anything's possible. I'm concerned it's a sensor because it happens cold only. ANY other infomation?
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April 9 2006 at 6:40 PM (36 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Is it possible tat the filter is so cheap tat everytime it gets chilly, water gets inside it?
If it was a sensor, would it give a lot of smoke when I floor the gaz?
Wat if a sensor gets wet?
just thoughts...
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April 9 2006 at 8:53 PM (2 hours and 13 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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Ok is there any reason you couldn't go back to the old factory setup? Why not change back and see if the problem goes away. If it goes away then you can get a better filter/intake and ebay the old stuff or something. I had a cold air AEM and never had problems at all. Of course that was one of the best at the time and I payed alot for it. Sometimes you get what you pay for. At this point changing back is what I would do.

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April 9 2006 at 9:07 PM (13 minutes and 13 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Aight cool. Hey, for the deposit,do u want me 2 pay u know, or try wat u suggested and see if it works. I doubt tat ill b able to get a hold of u afterwards if it doesnt work,unless i put another deposit. it's up 2 u now
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April 9 2006 at 9:27 PM (20 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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I would rather you pay now and we can continue for free after if it doesn't work. I'm not going anywhere. I'm really interested in your problem anyway, I haven't seen an Si do what you are saying yet. They generally are good even when modified.
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April 9 2006 at 9:29 PM (2 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: All right. Since im new to this website, after i pay you, how can I ask u a question for free, cuz they ask 2 pay for a new question
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April 9 2006 at 9:35 PM (6 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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You can PM me and I'll take care of you. Plus you can post in this thread again until it closes.
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Reply to Kyle Northrop's Post: Dude im trying to add you to my messenger list but it's sayin tat they cant find u...isnt ur user id ur 1st and last name?
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