Bucking in stop and go traffic
#1
Bucking in stop and go traffic
scenario: traffic under very light throttle at low RPM's (1k-2k)
When the traffic moves a little and i increase the throttle the car basically misses (I increase the throttle but there is a delayed response) then it starts bucking. I have to push the clutch in and reengage. under normal driving where i am using more throttle this does not happen. seemed worse than ever yesterday in 85-90 degree weather and lots of stop and go traffic.
I've checked all hoses and vacuum lines and all is stock other than the K&N intake kit. I'm thinking maybe it sucks too much hot air when stopped with no air movement under the hood.
Any advice, experiences? If unrelated to k&n i will take to Honda, but I don't want to do that unless i am 100% sure it isn't.
When the traffic moves a little and i increase the throttle the car basically misses (I increase the throttle but there is a delayed response) then it starts bucking. I have to push the clutch in and reengage. under normal driving where i am using more throttle this does not happen. seemed worse than ever yesterday in 85-90 degree weather and lots of stop and go traffic.
I've checked all hoses and vacuum lines and all is stock other than the K&N intake kit. I'm thinking maybe it sucks too much hot air when stopped with no air movement under the hood.
Any advice, experiences? If unrelated to k&n i will take to Honda, but I don't want to do that unless i am 100% sure it isn't.
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No CEL? It sounds like heat soak in the air tract. Check your IAT (intake air temp) during these conditions. There is a temp sensor that sends this signal to the ECU. If its not too high, then you might want to have a competent mechanic or dealer check it out.
#5
Almost all pre 06s will do this. You shouldn't be driving it at 1-2k rpm really anyway even in traffic...use the clutch. Mine will do this if I'm not paying attention and it sinks that low, I give it some gas, and it "bucks" until it gets in the higher RPM.
Not intake related
Not intake related
#6
Originally Posted by REvan,Apr 19 2006, 08:54 AM
I have to push the clutch in and reengage
#7
Guess this is good news, at least nothing is wrong...
Seems like 1500 - 2000 rpm would be high enough to slowly accelerate through traffic. i hate slipping the clutch constantly, thats not good either.
so how do i check the air inlet temp? do i have to pull data from the ecu? It was definetely worse yesterday, so I think it has some temperature sensitivity.
Seems like 1500 - 2000 rpm would be high enough to slowly accelerate through traffic. i hate slipping the clutch constantly, thats not good either.
so how do i check the air inlet temp? do i have to pull data from the ecu? It was definetely worse yesterday, so I think it has some temperature sensitivity.
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#9
The throttle is very sensitive. You can prevent this problem by cramming your right foot against the carpet to the right of the accelerator pedal, acting as a friction pad. This way, the momentum of your leg won't get transferred to the pedal. You don't even realize you're doing this, so stabilizing your foot prevents this bucking.