1988 Honda Civic will not run

214,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PHILBO63
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Vehicle was runing well then stalled. started back up but would not rev and was backfireing. CAT GOT HOT ENOUGH TO start small fire under car (around convert area (no apparent damage) Checked timing belt and fuel flow. both appear ok. car will start but will not countinue to run nor rev and pops and spits while trying to keep it running. Am assuming some kind of elect prob but dont no where to look. Can ya help?
Nov 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi philbo63,

When the engine misfires, the cat converter would run red hot.

Did you check the spark plugs, wires, distributor, and ignition coil?

These are the most likely cause of misfiring.
Nov 9, 2009 at 5:04 AM
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