2002 Honda Civic check engine light

190 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TMARTIN053
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The check engine light has been on for 5 days. When I start the car and press on the gas pedal it makes like a brushing sound noise and hardly wants to go. Eventually it does drive but a lot slower. I did notice that the coolant overflow was empty I addad water. I m afraid that either the head gasket is blowen or something to do with the manifold. Its a older car and I don't have money to really put in it if its something major. Please help??? Single mother
Feb 11, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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HMAC300
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pressure check coolant system for leaks it may be as you think. auto parts scan for free but not pressure check
Feb 11, 2015 at 9:53 PM
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STRAILER
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To me it sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter, here is a guide to help test mit to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

If the cat tests okay, here is a guide to help confirm the head gasket issue,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jul 5, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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