[cookci]

Hi,

Ive noticed that sometimes my civic seems to accelerate a bit jolty i.e. it backs off first before moving forward.

Any suggestions how to fix it? The air filter is dirty and a new one in the post

cheers
Christian

 

[R555]

Hi,

Ive noticed that sometimes my civic seems to accelerate a bit jolty i.e. it backs off first before moving forward.

Any suggestions how to fix it? The air filter is dirty and a new one in the post

cheers
Christian

Is the car standard? I had something similar with mine and it was cured after a remap

 

[cookci]

yes 100% standard

 

[Grayfox]

Never heard the term "Kangaroo" used as a way to define acceleration.

 

[Syx]

Not seen someone "Kangaroo" away from the lights before? It's quite a common term round this way!
Guess it has a more local and relevant application for you though

 

[Bog]

Never heard the term "Kangaroo" used as a way to define acceleration.

It's a UK thing lol... Learners are great at it

What do you call it in Aus?

Back on topic... I find my 1.8 judders when pulling away when it's damp outside and -0, but I think this to do with the engine mounts.

 

[stoney]

Check your intake pipe for splits?

Never heard of a stock one splitting though with stock tb.

 

[MMA-Monkey]

Mine does it when the engine is stone cold.

 

[higham]

mines does this aswell when cold but when warm its ok.. could it b that a sensor has failed?

 

[parsco]

As above mine does this when cold in the mornings. It does wind me up but I keep it in a low gear and am gentle on the throttle and all is okay.

 

[aidu88]

same here, when the engines cold just take it easy, like Parsco said, just take it easy until its nice and walm.

I have read posts about this before on the forum and alot of people have this (Problem) symptom when cold, I might be wrong but I don't think it's anything to worrie !

 

[stoney]

Its ignition retard to warm the CAT up I believe.

 

[The Vision]

Never heard the term "Kangaroo" used as a way to define acceleration.

watch a learner driver try & move off.....you'll get the picture

Mine does it when the engine is stone cold.

and mine!!

mines does this aswell when cold but when warm its ok..

yours is ok when warm mate