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bubbagump · 06-24-2008, 04:03 PM

Well . . just an update . . it has happenend maybe once or twice since then but not to the extent that it did the first time. It certainly has not caused a dangerous situation, at least in my opinion. By letting up on the gas the hesitation/bucking goes away each time. I can see that the computer may have some impact on this issue, that is IF the computer has any control over the start clutch in the transmission. I don't think this is an EGR issue, at least in my car. It's definitely not an engine hesitation. We're still very happy with our Civic hybrid and unless this problem starts occuring more frequently or more severely, we'll continue to enjoy the 40+ mpg we've been enjoying. We own an 08 Accord as well, but the mpg is only about 25 on average . . . although I have to admit the Accord is luxurios and handles really well in comparison to the hybrid. Thanks to everyone for their feedback.

06-24-2008, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
bubbagump Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	Well . . just an update . . it has happenend maybe once or twice since then but not to the extent that it did the first time. It certainly has not caused a dangerous situation, at least in my opinion. By letting up on the gas the hesitation/bucking goes away each time. I can see that the computer may have some impact on this issue, that is IF the computer has any control over the start clutch in the transmission. I don't think this is an EGR issue, at least in my car. It's definitely not an engine hesitation. We're still very happy with our Civic hybrid and unless this problem starts occuring more frequently or more severely, we'll continue to enjoy the 40+ mpg we've been enjoying. We own an 08 Accord as well, but the mpg is only about 25 on average . . . although I have to admit the Accord is luxurios and handles really well in comparison to the hybrid. Thanks to everyone for their feedback.