1995 Honda Civic Possible fuel pump problem

1995 HONDA CIVIC
147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BINTINE
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I have a 1995 Honda Civic. When I accelerate, through 1-3 gear the car chugs (seems like it misses), es0ecially if I am hard on the accelerator. It smooths out in 4th and 5th. The problem is worse when the gas tank is at 1/2 or below.

Any ideas???
Apr 7, 2008 at 2:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure might lead you to a problem with the fuel filter/pressure regulator/fuel pump-could also be the throttle position sensor.
Apr 7, 2008 at 2:17 AM
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BINTINE
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Thanks for the advice; The problem is it only occurs when i throttle. Please xcuse my ignorance but is there a way to test the preassure when it is under throttle conditions?

Thanks
Apr 7, 2008 at 3:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hook up your pressure gauge to the fuel test port
Apr 7, 2008 at 7:48 AM
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