2001 Honda Civic my car wont go faster than 20 mph

115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEE21
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what do u think is wrong with my car?my check engine light came on and my car wont go faster than 20mph.
Jun 17, 2008 at 5:54 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi dee21,

The car is now in 'limp home' mode and should be one of the major engine management system sensors malfunctioning.

Get a scan done to find out what the check engine light is warning you about.
Jun 17, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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DEE21
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the engine is running fine.does this mean my engine might b shot?
Jun 17, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi dee21,

No, most probably nothing is worng with the engine, just that some sensors are not working so the engine is not performing as it should be.

The engine is runnig fine but can you rev it up?
Jun 17, 2008 at 9:44 AM
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