Honda Ferio D15b starts when col not when hot

[Yokohamha]

Hi there, need help with my honda ferio 1996 with D15B engine.

i noticed that when i start it in the morning, it starts immediately but after few minutes of using it, engine dies and its very hard to start. When it starts its like shortage of fuel sound when it runs.
any idea ?

one other thing i noticed was that when engine starts and turn the aircon on, engine dies in about 10 minutes.

please do help me for an idea on fixing it.

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[college man]

Check your fuel filter. Also your throttle body and Iac could
be dirty. Try cleaning them.here are some links to get you started.

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems

[Yokohamha]

Will try to check it tomorrow and will give an update once done checking, thanks

[Yokohamha]

Tried cleaning the throttle body and the IACV but still the same, noticed that the spark plug gets black immediately thou it aint wet accelarations sounds like short of fuel that gets in but when i check the fuel pump and filter, all seems tobe working fine, any other suggestions? It also emmits black smoke at the tail of the car :(.

[Player101]

Check the ignition module ( inside the distributor) and may be u can re-solder the main relay’s connectors ( it’s under the dashboard). They give up from the heat quite often.

[EricTheCarGuy]

You might want to check the mechanical timing of the engine. What I mean by that is check the timing marks on the timing belt. If it’s off a tooth, it can cause problems similar to what you describe. If you don’t have any check engine light codes, this is where I might start my search. You might also check for vacuum leaks which is also a common problem. The articles that College man posted will also provide additional information that will likely help you as well.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Yokohamha]

Just an update, went to buy a new distributor and main relay, plugged in , cleaned the TB and IACV, still engine starts when cold but after 15 mins tried to turn off the car but still the same , just cranking when i restart the engine. Went to check thr timing belt if loosen or jump one tooth but all seems to be fine. Engine only starts when its cold. Any other idea would be very helpfull. The oxygen sensor? Is that somewhat related? Some said it might be the compubox tjou but i got the impression if its compubox, engine should not start even if its cold. Am i right?

[Yokohamha]

My problem was solved, found out that it was the Engine Coolant Thermo Sensor that kept the ECU not to start the engine when its hot, replaced it with a new one and all seems to be working fine now. It seems that the ECT sensor kept on telling the ECU that its overheating reason why it wont start when engine is hot. But whem its cold it starts with a breeze. Thanks for the help Eric trully appreciate it. Hope that this article can be of help to anyone whos got the same issue as me with my honda civic. Case closed.

[college man]

Thanks for the update and the fix. B)

[EricTheCarGuy]

Glad you found the problem. Thanks for the update and for using the ETCG forum.

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