Help! DC5S loss of power at above 6rpm

**b18c7dc2** · 19-09-2008 03:12 PM

Hi guys! just got my type S!

Really scarry and worrying me because I had like just below 1/4 of a tank left, and driving, and vtecing, it would definatly lose power, and like cut out during when i pump at above 6 grand. I would also sometimes do this when i'm in a lower gear eg. driving 60km/h and in 4 or 5 gear, and pump it. Its more noticeable then.

It feels like the fuel is cutting out, and starts to jerk!! and not accelerate smoothly. WHATS GOING ON???? is it i havn't got enough fuel??? I had just below 1/4 of a tank left. the fuel light wasn't even on. As soon as it happened, i went to the petrol station and filled her up (39Litres), and everything was fine again...

I'm going to drive her home from work again, now she's got a full tank, i don't think it will happen again, but if it does, it'll be really wierd!!!??

??????????????

Any of u guys have this PROBLEM?????????

Should i extend my warrenty because of this. it runs out today!!!????

**aaronng** · 19-09-2008 03:25 PM

Was this on the original fuel that was in the car when you bought it? The previous owner might have used only 91RON instead of 98RON.

**JetSir** · 19-09-2008 03:37 PM

check ur oil levels jst incase =D

**45SET** · 19-09-2008 04:56 PM

was the car still cold?

**b18c7dc2** · 19-09-2008 06:05 PM

car was not cold

Oil levels are perfect

Just filled up on a tank of 98 octane

whats going on guys? =(

just drove the car home, and all seems fine. i guess we'll just have to wait till tank get abit empty again? to see if it happens again?

=( =(

**aaronng** · 19-09-2008 06:45 PM

Change the fuel filter. They are meant to be changed every 80,000km.

**b18c7dc2** · 19-09-2008 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Change the fuel filter. They are meant to be changed every 80,000km.

Maybe ur right??? but how much is cost to do so (replace fuel pump)? i've racked up 86,000kms. Is there any way to test it first??? (Fuel Pump)

Does the fuel pump HAVE TO WORK HARDER WHEN THERE IS LESS FUEL IN THE TANK???????

Because the car jerked and stuttered when the tank was around 1/4 full. Filled up on a full tank today, plus put some injector cleaner in, and car is fine now. Just scared it might happen again when the cars fuel tank is around 1/4 empty again. =(

**b18c7dc2** · 19-09-2008 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Was this on the original fuel that was in the car when you bought it? The previous owner might have used only 91RON instead of 98RON.

The owner did tell me that he used a mixed of 95 i think, or maybe 91 octane with 98 throughout its life up untill now (86,000kms). you think this could have done something? if so, what could be wrong because of this??

**aaronng** · 19-09-2008 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by b18c7dc2

Maybe ur right??? but how much is cost to do so (replace fuel pump)? i've racked up 86,000kms. Is there any way to test it first??? (Fuel Pump)

Does the fuel pump HAVE TO WORK HARDER WHEN THERE IS LESS FUEL IN THE TANK???????

Because the car jerked and stuttered when the tank was around 1/4 full. Filled up on a full tank today, plus put some injector cleaner in, and car is fine now. Just scared it might happen again when the cars fuel tank is around 1/4 empty again. =(

You should be able to replace just the filter, not the pump. I know that there are some Hondas that require you to change the pump because the fuel filter is built in. Try calling up the spare parts department of a Honda dealer, and ask for a fuel filter for the DC5S. If they say that there is no such thing, then you're out of luck and have to change the whole pump assembly.

Originally Posted by b18c7dc2

The owner did tell me that he used a mixed of 95 i think, or maybe 91 octane with 98 throughout its life up untill now (86,000kms). you think this could have done something? if so, what could be wrong because of this??

I doubt that would be a problem, because the DC5S has a knock sensor and also if the engine was pinging on 91RON, then you would have even worse problems rather than just stuttering.

**b18c7dc2** · 20-09-2008 07:09 AM

car seems to be fine now, but i'll let u guys know when the tank is only 1/4 full. It SHOULD BE NORMAL UP UNTIL THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON RIGHT????????????????

Does the fuel filter work harder when there is less fuel in the tank?

**b18c7dc2** · 20-09-2008 09:28 AM

IN ADDITION!!!!!! , in the mornings and sometimes car seems hard to start, like it takes a couple of clicks to turn over???

IS this an indicator of a failing fuel pump???????

**aaronng** · 20-09-2008 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by b18c7dc2

car seems to be fine now, but i'll let u guys know when the tank is only 1/4 full. It SHOULD BE NORMAL UP UNTIL THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON RIGHT????????????????

Does the fuel filter work harder when there is less fuel in the tank?

Yes, if you have a clogged fuel filter, then there is a chance of getting lower fuel pressure when you have low fuel level. Change the fuel filter first to see if it fixes it. Don't change the pump.