1994 Honda Civic running rich/ blowing black smoke

1994 HONDA CIVIC
210 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JANNJANN
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The car is throwing a 43 code. Runs rough and rich. Blows black smoke that is very strong smelling.
May 26, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That code is a reference to a fuel system issue. Start by checking fuel pump pressure to make sure the regulator is working and limiting the amount of pressure to the injectors.
May 26, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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