Any way to disable the Fuel cut-off (bunnyhop) when decelerating? (6MT)

[EuroDude]

Is there any way to disable the Fuel cut-off when decelerating? (6MT)


For some reason, Honda found it funny to cut off the fuel injection when you lift your foot of the Accelerator. I'm guessing its a fuel consumption thing, knowing Honda, they probably did it to lower the fuel efficiency rating of the car to sell more, or to limit emissions.

Its ok when its in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. But when in 1st and 2nd, cutting the fuel causes the car to jolt and bunnyhop, and can be annoying when in slow traffic.

A solution would be to ride the clutch, but I dont wanna replace the clutch anytime soon.


I assume the ECU is in control of this, so perhaps it can be reprogrammed or something?

Converting the DBW to a mechanical throttle would solve the problem but I dont wanna do that and lose cruise control etc..

[blk05gli]

i don't thank anyone has successfully reprogrammed the stock ECU yet? Mine does not hop in 2nd though - its pretty smooth.

[Bo0o0ost]

Mine doesnt hop at all :S

[power_of_dreams]

Never experience bunnyhopping on the downshift, occasionally when going up through the gears if your not gentle though..

[curik]

Mine does that only in the 1st gear, but now I'm used to it and it's fine

[vtek]

sounds like its caused by the drive by wire throttle control you have to adapt to it... do you guys mean theres a slight delay when accelerating?

[JasonGilholme]

i've got two cars the run a fuel cut off and i have no problems at all.

Just learn to drive smoother.

[aaronng]

Only happens in 1st gear, and only if I lift off my foot suddenly. You should learn to be smoother if it is happening to you in 2nd and 3rd gear as well.

[cupnoodle]

If anyone has a solution, please let me know. I experience the same jerkiness.

[tron07]

I think its the driving style that cause the hopping..... usually you only lift off to change gears, and when you do so you engage the clutch.

[drftr]

i have a problem in my auto euro where the car jolts if i re-engage the accelerator when the car is just about to stop, like when i am braking for a give way, but as there is no traffic, i reengage the throttle just as the car is about to come to a complete stop. If i do that, there is a big jerk.

i think its because the car shifts down to 1st gear when it is about to stop and once i tap the accelerator again, it shifts straight to 2nd and hence the jolt...does anyone else experience this phenomonen or is it just my car...

[SPQR]

I noticed this when I first test drove the Euro manual in 2004. One of the reasons I got an auto (very smooth). I don't think that there is a solution that works every time apart from trying to drive smoothly.