08 civic hesitation??

08blacex · 11-10-2007, 03:02 PM

Ok i just bought my 08 civic ex only has 300 miles on it.. at low rpms andything uncer 3500 it will stumble or hesitate while under accelerating or just driving.. does anyone else have this problem? should i just take it in to see what the dealer will say? I really wasnt expecting this from my brand new honda..

***Yodums*** · 11-10-2007, 03:10 PM

Do you mean hesitation when you hit the gas? For example, you hit the gas and get a delay in response? If so, that's just drive-by-wire lag.

08blacex · 11-10-2007, 03:18 PM

no theres no delay but if your just cruising at part throttle it will buck/hesitate then pick up above 3krpms

13secsi07 · 11-10-2007, 03:25 PM

my 07 si does the same thing

EvilSardine · 11-10-2007, 03:41 PM

I have never driven an automatic civic, but I would imagine it's the low torque of these cars?

If I step on my gas in 4th gear while my RPMs are at like 2k, my Si isn't going anywhere soon until it goes above 3k or so. These cars like to rev high. =)

08blacex · 11-10-2007, 03:43 PM

its a man. tranny not an auto.. fells like a car with a tune out of wack but its stock and new!!!!

EvilSardine · 11-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Well, you have to be in the right gear in these low torque cars if you want to mash the gas like that.

If I'm in 5th and I need to accelerate fast then I will drop it to 3rd with a nice fast rev match and now my RPMs are high and my car will actually move when I slam on the gas. =)

Your car has less power than mine so I'm sure it's worse for you. :\

radiocontrolhead · 11-10-2007, 05:18 PM

Let it warm up to full operating temperature.

08blacex · 11-10-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

Let it warm up to full operating temperature.

it will still happen throught the day when the car is up to full temp.. i must be the only one with the same problem.. just filled the car up with fresh gas and doesnt seem to do it as much.. maybe bad/old gas from manufacturer?

radiocontrolhead · 11-10-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08blacex

it will still happen throught the day when the car is up to full temp.. i must be the only one with the same problem.. just filled the car up with fresh gas and doesnt seem to do it as much.. maybe bad/old gas from manufacturer?

Might have been sitting on the lot for quite some time.

SPARTANER · 11-11-2007, 02:01 AM

my si does this when its cold, but stops when it warms up

gtrice31 · 11-11-2007, 08:26 AM

dealer accomodates with regular gas not premium...

also yeah when its cold itll buck. Hope you read all the problems that this car has with trans etc....

and notice that the dealer often says never heard of such problems etc... many stories on it. g/l a/c sux ass too.

etcthorne · 11-11-2007, 09:04 AM

08Blacex:

I had the same impressions when I first picked up my 08 EX Coupe a couple of months ago. Especially during the first couple of hundred miles. It was an almost imperceptible hesitation, not particular to one gear or one rpm zone. I cannot explain it, although I can offer this advice, and it's served me well over many years and through many new car purchases...

Give it a couple thousand miles to shake out some of these things. Often, vibration type noises and other issues seem to work themselves out as the engine breaks in.

I have 2500 miles on my coupe now and the hesitation is gone - haven't experienced it for some time now.

BigT · 11-11-2007, 10:47 AM

My EX MT does this also slightly. Only if I am between approximately 2000-3500 RPM and get on the gas. I believe it is the i-vtec on the R18. At those revs at low throttle it is using the "economy" cam profile. If you get above those RPMs or if you get on the gas (more load) it will switch back to the standard cam profile for more performance. You may just be feeling this switchover. Just a thought.

JediCodeWarrior · 11-11-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

Let it warm up to full operating temperature.

Agreed. I have the same problem if I don't let the car warm up. If I let it warm up no problems.

BigT · 11-11-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediCodeWarrior

Agreed. I have the same problem if I don't let the car warm up. If I let it warm up no problems.

He mentioned that it happens at operating temp.

08blacex · 11-11-2007, 05:19 PM

yeah it is not doing it as much now it has about 375 miles.. i hope its just part of a break in period.. it does get a bit anoying going up hills and such.. thanks for the tips.. i will keep updates as i put more miles on it..

MoRed · 11-12-2007, 04:22 PM

I've got 1800+ miles on my 07 Ex Cpe w/ M/T and it still hesitates. I thought sure maybe it sat on a lot somewhere so I ran Premium through it. That didn't help. I cleaned the MAF sensor. That didn't help. I took it to honda this morning and they said nothing was wrong with it.

Next I'm changing the spark plugs and air filter and removing the 6+ feet of air manifold. No reason for that sh*t, yes the car makes noise when it sucks air into the engine...

08blacex · 11-12-2007, 07:36 PM

how do they say nothing is wrong? did they drive it and see?? you shouldt have to clean anything out at 1800 miles..plugs and air filter shouldnt need to be touched either.. unless honda has the plugs gaped wrong out of the factory... im not sure what to do...

Kippens · 11-12-2007, 11:57 PM

My 07 si has the same problem when its not warmed up, after it gets up to temp its fine.

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08blacex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 76	08 civic hesitation?? Ok i just bought my 08 civic ex only has 300 miles on it.. at low rpms andything uncer 3500 it will stumble or hesitate while under accelerating or just driving.. does anyone else have this problem? should i just take it in to see what the dealer will say? I really wasnt expecting this from my brand new honda..
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*Yodums* Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 3 Posts: 9,475	Do you mean hesitation when you hit the gas? For example, you hit the gas and get a delay in response? If so, that's just drive-by-wire lag. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 2,928	My EX MT does this also slightly. Only if I am between approximately 2000-3500 RPM and get on the gas. I believe it is the i-vtec on the R18. At those revs at low throttle it is using the "economy" cam profile. If you get above those RPMs or if you get on the gas (more load) it will switch back to the standard cam profile for more performance. You may just be feeling this switchover. Just a thought. Last edited by BigT; 02-13-2008 at 09:59 PM.

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MoRed Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6	Still hesitating I've got 1800+ miles on my 07 Ex Cpe w/ M/T and it still hesitates. I thought sure maybe it sat on a lot somewhere so I ran Premium through it. That didn't help. I cleaned the MAF sensor. That didn't help. I took it to honda this morning and they said nothing was wrong with it. Next I'm changing the spark plugs and air filter and removing the 6+ feet of air manifold. No reason for that sh*t, yes the car makes noise when it sucks air into the engine...

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11-10-2007, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
08blacex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 76	no theres no delay but if your just cruising at part throttle it will buck/hesitate then pick up above 3krpms

11-10-2007, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
13secsi07 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spotsylvania/Woodbridge, Va Age: 27 Posts: 8 Eric	my 07 si does the same thing

11-10-2007, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
EvilSardine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miramar, FL Age: 28 Posts: 3,227 Jonathan	I have never driven an automatic civic, but I would imagine it's the low torque of these cars? If I step on my gas in 4th gear while my RPMs are at like 2k, my Si isn't going anywhere soon until it goes above 3k or so. These cars like to rev high. =)

11-10-2007, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
08blacex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 76	its a man. tranny not an auto.. fells like a car with a tune out of wack but its stock and new!!!!

11-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
EvilSardine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miramar, FL Age: 28 Posts: 3,227 Jonathan	Well, you have to be in the right gear in these low torque cars if you want to mash the gas like that. If I'm in 5th and I need to accelerate fast then I will drop it to 3rd with a nice fast rev match and now my RPMs are high and my car will actually move when I slam on the gas. =) Your car has less power than mine so I'm sure it's worse for you. :\

11-10-2007, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 24 Posts: 2,933 Danny	Let it warm up to full operating temperature.

11-11-2007, 02:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
SPARTANER Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 213	my si does this when its cold, but stops when it warms up

11-11-2007, 08:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
gtrice31 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 173	dealer accomodates with regular gas not premium... also yeah when its cold itll buck. Hope you read all the problems that this car has with trans etc.... and notice that the dealer often says never heard of such problems etc... many stories on it. g/l a/c sux ass too.

11-11-2007, 09:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
etcthorne Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 130 Mark	08Blacex: I had the same impressions when I first picked up my 08 EX Coupe a couple of months ago. Especially during the first couple of hundred miles. It was an almost imperceptible hesitation, not particular to one gear or one rpm zone. I cannot explain it, although I can offer this advice, and it's served me well over many years and through many new car purchases... Give it a couple thousand miles to shake out some of these things. Often, vibration type noises and other issues seem to work themselves out as the engine breaks in. I have 2500 miles on my coupe now and the hesitation is gone - haven't experienced it for some time now.

11-11-2007, 05:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
08blacex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 76	yeah it is not doing it as much now it has about 375 miles.. i hope its just part of a break in period.. it does get a bit anoying going up hills and such.. thanks for the tips.. i will keep updates as i put more miles on it..

11-12-2007, 07:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
08blacex Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 76	how do they say nothing is wrong? did they drive it and see?? you shouldt have to clean anything out at 1800 miles..plugs and air filter shouldnt need to be touched either.. unless honda has the plugs gaped wrong out of the factory... im not sure what to do...

11-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kippens Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 71	My 07 si has the same problem when its not warmed up, after it gets up to temp its fine.

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