Must Depress The Gas Pedal To Start Car

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- Tiziano
  
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15 years ago

Fri, Apr 17, 2009 2:11 AM

I have a 2008 Honda Civic LX.

Lately, when I start the engine, I must also depress the gas pedal or else the engine sputters. Under normal circumstances, all I need to do is crank the engine and the car starts. What could the problem be? Is it something that a novice can fix? Thanks.

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- Brian Smith
  
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15 years ago

Fri, Apr 17, 2009 9:45 AM

Have you considered taking the vehicle to the dealer to have them look at the issue? It is after all under warranty.

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15 years ago

Sat, Apr 18, 2009 12:31 AM

Tiziano wrote in news:gs8oi1$gk7$1 @news.motzarella.org:

There are no TSBs on this matter.

Whatever you do, do *NOT* attempt to fix this yourself.

Part of the purchase price of your car was the cost of the new-car warranty that came with the vehicle. Now is the time to use what you've already paid for: Take the car in to your dealer and let them handle the issue. No cost to you for the diagnosis or repair. Provided you've not performed some other DIY monkeying that may void your warranty, that is...